Mucuna Pruriens Velvet Bean Vegetable Seeds
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Product Specifications
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Botanical Name: Mucuna pruriens
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Common Names: Velvet Bean, Cowhage
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Seed Type: Vegetable / Medicinal Herb
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GMO-Free: Yes
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Plant Use: Garden beds, outdoor containers, permaculture
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Growth Habit: Fast-growing, climbing vine
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Soil Requirement: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
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Health Benefits: Traditionally used to support mood, stress relief, and natural dopamine production
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Ideal Climate: Tropical to subtropical, but can be grown as an annual in cooler zones
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Sowing Season: Spring to early summer
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Packet Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
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Germination Time: 7–14 days under optimal conditions
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Harvest Time: 100–120 days from sowing




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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Vining, Climbing
Flavor Profile
Nutty, Earthy
Plant Characteristics
Fast-Growing, Leguminous
Use
Edible, Medicinal
Growing Conditions
Well-Drained, Moist Soil
Harvest Advantages
Nitrogen-Fixing, High Yield
Plant Resistance
Pest Resistant
Mucuna Pruriens Velvet Bean Vegetable Seeds
Velvet Bean
Seed Names
Velvet Bean, Cowhage
Seed Type
Heirloom, Non-GMO
Mucuna Pruriens, or Velvet Bean, is a versatile legume known for its nitrogen-fixing properties and rapid growth. Its seeds are used in traditional medicine and as food, while the plant's vines are excellent for soil improvement and cover crops. It thrives in warm, tropical climates and is often cultivated for both its medicinal and agricultural benefits.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1 inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sowing
Plant Spacing
24–36 inches
Days to Maturity
90–120 Days
Soil Preparation
Well-Drained, Fertile Soil
Hardiness Zones
10–11
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 25 sq ft
500
Up to 125 sq ft
1000
Up to 250 sq ft