Grow Your Own Dragon Bean Seeds (Winged Bean / Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) – Exotic Four-Winged Pods for Asian Stir-Fries, High-Protein Harvests & Vertical Balcony Container Gardens Nationwide
Dragon Bean, also known as Winged Bean, Four-Angled Bean, or Dau Rong, is a vigorous tropical climbing vine that produces striking green pods with four frilly “wings” — a true showstopper in any garden. Almost every part is edible and packed with protein: young winged pods taste like a delicious cross between asparagus, green beans, and snow peas; leaves are spinach-like; flowers are beautiful and edible; even the roots and mature seeds are nutritious.
It’s a high-yield, space-saving vine (grows 6–15 ft) perfect for trellises, balconies, patios, or small vertical gardens. No big yard needed! In Chicago and cooler zones it thrives as a fast summer annual; in warmer southern and coastal states it performs even better and can act as a short-lived perennial with consistent moisture.
Ideal for Asian home cooks, urban vertical gardeners, high-protein plant lovers, and anyone craving exotic, restaurant-fresh flavors straight from their own containers.
Step-by-Step Growing Guide (Seed to First Pods in 60–80 Days)
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Pro Tip for Every State: Perfect for vertical balcony gardening — saves floor space and creates living privacy screens. Grow in containers for easy mobility during heat waves or unexpected cool snaps.
Easy Dragon Bean / Winged Bean Recipes for Home Cooks
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These 2 packs of 100 Dragon Bean seeds (Đậu Rồng) produce the unique Four-Angled or Winged Bean prized in Asian cuisines. This tropical legume offers edible pods, leaves, flowers, and tubers—a complete food plant that thrives in warm, humid conditions.
Store seeds cool and dry. Winged beans need heat, humidity, and full sun. Not frost-tolerant—grow as annual in temperate climates. Short days trigger flowering; may need short-day treatment in northern regions.
Dragon Bean Seeds (Winged Bean / Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) – Detailed 50-State Sowing Calendar (2026)
Dragon Bean (Winged Bean) is a tropical warm-season climbing vine that is extremely frost-sensitive and loves heat and humidity. It needs consistently warm soil (70–85°F) to germinate and grow well. Pods, leaves, flowers, and even roots are edible.
Key rules that apply to every state:
Detailed 50-State Sowing Calendar (Grouped by Region for Easy Reading)
Dates are averages based on 50% probability last spring frost and typical 2026 conditions. Adjust ±7–10 days for your exact microclimate or elevation.
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Region / States |
Indoor Start |
Transplant / Direct Sow |
Notes / Example Cities |
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Northeast (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ) |
March 15 – April 5 |
May 25 – June 15 |
New York City: Indoor late March → Transplant early June |
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Midwest & Great Lakes (IL, IN, OH, MI, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS) |
March 20 – April 10 |
May 20 – June 10 |
Chicago, IL: Indoor late March–early April → Transplant late May–early June |
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Mid-Atlantic & Upper South (DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, KY, NC, TN) |
March 5 – March 25 |
May 10 – June 1 |
Washington DC: Indoor mid March → Transplant late May |
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Southeast & Gulf (SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA, OK) |
Feb 25 – March 20 |
April 25 – May 20 |
Atlanta: Indoor early March → Transplant mid May |
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Texas |
North: March 1–20 Central/South: Feb 15–March 10 |
North: mid April–early May Central/South: late March–mid April |
Dallas: Indoor mid March → Transplant mid April Houston: Direct sow March–April |
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Florida |
North: Feb 1–March 1 Central/South: Jan–Feb |
North: March–April Central/South: Feb–April (year-round possible in south) |
Miami: Direct sow Feb onward |
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Southwest (AZ, NM, UT, NV) |
Late Feb – mid March |
April 20 – May 15 |
Phoenix: Direct sow late Feb–March Flagstaff: Indoor March → Transplant late May |
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Mountain & Northern West (CO, ID, MT, WY) |
Late March – early April |
Late May – early June |
Denver: Indoor early April → Transplant late May–early June |
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Pacific Northwest (WA, OR) |
Late March – early April |
Late May – early June |
Seattle: Indoor late March → Transplant late May–early June |
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California |
Northern/Coastal: March 1–April 1 Southern/Inland: Feb 15–March 15 |
March–May |
Los Angeles: Direct sow Feb–April San Francisco: March–May |
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Alaska |
Late April – May |
June (short season, greenhouse recommended) |
Anchorage: Very short season — best as container plant |
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Hawaii |
Not needed |
Year-round (best Feb–June) |
Honolulu: Direct sow any time; peak production in warmer months |
Pro Tips for Every State
Cozy Note: Those ruffled wings on fresh-picked pods—like vegetables dressed up for a garden party.
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