Introduction of planting techniques and propagation methods of knife bean, what are the differences between vine and dwarf varieties of knife bean?

Do you know red chicken beans? This kind of plant is also called knife bean, so what is the planting time and method of knife bean? Let's have a look!

Knife beans, flowering from June to July, fruit from August to October.

Plants commonly known as "knife beans" have vine and dwarf two varieties, because the pods are large, similar to the shape of a broadsword, hence the name. Canavalia gladiata, also known as Hongfeng bean, is native to India, with trailing stems, long pods, 20-35 cm long, 4-6 cm wide, red or brown seed coat, seed navel about 3 inch 4 of the seed perimeter, and hilum length nearly equal to seed length. Dwarf knife bean (Canavalia ensiformis), also known as Baifeng bean, Japanese knife bean, and standing knife bean, is native to tropical America, with short stems or semi-trailing stems, short pods, 20-30 cm long, 2.5-4 cm wide, white seed coat, and seed hilum length no more than 1.5mm, only about half of the seed length.

The method of sowing can be used for reproduction, and the seeds can be sowed all the year round, but it is the best from March to April in spring and from September to October in autumn. The seeds are soaked in water for 18-20 hours before sowing, so that they can absorb water and soften up and increase the germination rate. The quality of cultivated soil is better in loam or sandy loam, and the drainage is good. The sunshine needs to be sufficient, and the shade results badly. During cultivation, it is necessary to set up a pillar for climbing the vine stem, and the seedling height is about 30 cm in height to pick the heart once, so as to promote more branches and pull on the pillar. During the growth period, topdressing once a month, all kinds of organic fertilizers or three elements are ideal, the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer is beneficial to blossom and bear fruit. If you want to eat, the tender pods need to be harvested when they are about 10-15 cm long, and they are not fit for consumption if they are a little old. Sex is fond of high temperature and cold resistance.