Winged Bean

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

Env: Outdoor Pot: Medium

Highly nutritious climber; edible pods, leaves, flowers, and tubers; thrives in tropics.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun

Temperature: 24–34°C

Pot: 25–35 L pot with 1.8–2 m trellis.

Soil Mix: Loamy, draining mix; pH 6.0–7.0

Schedule: 2–3x/week

Amount: 2–3 L

Even moisture; avoid soggy soil

Type: Balanced feed; increase K at flowering

Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks

Dosage: 15–25 g/month

Start: 60–80 days from sowing

Duration: Pods daily for several weeks

Harvest Indicators: Pods 10–15 cm, tender

Tips: Pick young for best texture

Direct sow seeds at trellis base

Shelter blossoms from heavy rain for better set.

Provide strong trellis.

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Schedules are guidelines—adjust for your microclimate, pot size, and weather. During heavy monsoon rain, reduce watering and improve drainage.