100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds
100 seeds Dragon Bean Seeds, Vine Seeds Winged Beans Seeds Four Angled Bean or Manila Bean King Shire Winged Bean Asparagus Pea or Dau Rong Home Gardening Seeds Vegetable Seeds

2 pack x Dragon Bean Seeds: 100 seeds Winged Beans Four Angled Bean Dau Rong seeds

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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)

  1. Seed Prep & Sowing
    Hard-coated seeds — scarify (lightly nick with sandpaper or nail file) and soak in warm water 12–24 hours for faster germination. Sow ½–1 inch deep in moist, well-draining potting mix. Germinates in 7–14 days at 75–85°F.
    • Nationwide timing tip: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Chicago/Midwest/Northeast: mid to late March. South/Southwest/FL: direct sow March–April. West Coast: March–May.

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  1. Planting & Container Setup
    Full sun (6–8+ hours) for maximum pods. Use large containers (7–15+ gallon grow bags or pots) with a strong trellis, netting, or balcony railing for vertical support. Rich, well-draining soil amended with compost. Space vines 12–18 inches apart. Add legume inoculant for better nitrogen fixation.
  1. Germination & Early Care
    Keep soil consistently warm and evenly moist (never soggy). Provide support as soon as vines start climbing. Protect young plants from cool nights or wind. Light balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks once established.
  2. Growth & Maintenance
    Vines grow rapidly and produce beautiful blue or white flowers followed by winged pods. Pinch tips when young for bushier growth if space is limited. Consistent watering and heat are key — it loves humidity!
  1. Harvesting
    Pick young pods when 2–4 inches long and wings are still tender (before they get fibrous). Harvest regularly for nonstop production. Leaves, flowers, and even young shoots can be snipped throughout the season.

 

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

  • Garlic Stir-Fry with Young Pods: High-heat with garlic, oyster sauce, and chili — ready in minutes.
  • Blanched Pods in Asian Salads or Curries: Tender and crisp, great in coconut milk curries.
  • Sautéed Leaves: Cook like spinach with garlic and sesame oil.
  • Mature Seeds: Boil or roast like edamame or use dried for high-protein flour.

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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.

✨ Highlights

  • Distinctive four-winged pods with ruffled edges
  • Entire plant is edible—pods, leaves, flowers, tubers, and seeds
  • High-protein legume; nutritious tropical staple
  • Vigorous climbing vine; beautiful flowers

📋 How to Use

  1. Soak seeds 24 hours before planting to improve germination
  2. Sow 1 inch deep in warm soil (70°F+/21°C+)
  3. Provide sturdy trellis—vines reach 10-15 feet
  4. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
  5. Harvest young pods at 4-6 inches for best tenderness

📦🌱 Care & Storage

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:

  • Scarify + soak seeds first (nick with sandpaper or nail file, then soak in warm water 12–24 hours).
  • Start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last spring frost date.
  • Transplant or direct sow only after all danger of frost has passed and night temperatures stay reliably above 60°F with soil at 70°F+.
  • In USDA zones 9–11 it can often be direct-sown earlier and may behave as a short-lived perennial.
  • Provide a strong trellis or balcony railing — vines climb 6–15 ft fast.

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.

Region / States

Indoor Start

Transplant / Direct Sow

Notes / Example Cities

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

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

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

Southeast & Gulf (SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA, OK)

Feb 25 – March 20

April 25 – May 20

Atlanta: Indoor early March → Transplant mid May

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

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

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

Mountain & Northern West (CO, ID, MT, WY)

Late March – early April

Late May – early June

Denver: Indoor early April → Transplant late May–early June

Pacific Northwest (WA, OR)

Late March – early April

Late May – early June

Seattle: Indoor late March → Transplant late May–early June

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

Alaska

Late April – May

June (short season, greenhouse recommended)

Anchorage: Very short season — best as container plant

Hawaii

Not needed

Year-round (best Feb–June)

Honolulu: Direct sow any time; peak production in warmer months

Pro Tips for Every State

  • Chicago / Midwest / Northeast gardeners: Start indoors under grow lights in late March for strong transplants ready around Memorial Day weekend. Container growing with a sturdy trellis makes it easy to protect from late cold snaps.
  • Southern & Southwestern gardeners: Direct sowing works great once nights stay reliably above 65°F. Provide consistent moisture and a strong support structure.
  • Container / balcony growers: Use at least 7–15 gallon pots or grow bags — perfect for urban spaces and easy to move during heat waves or early frosts.
  • Fall planning: In zones 9–11 you can sow a second round in late summer for fall/winter harvests.🫘🌿

📝 Key Terms

  • Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) — Tropical legume with distinctive four-winged pods
  • Đậu Rồng — Vietnamese name meaning "dragon bean"

Cozy Note: Those ruffled wings on fresh-picked pods—like vegetables dressed up for a garden party.

Inventory Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026