Hyacinth Bean (Lablab) Plant
Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) commonly called as Dolichos Bean. It is a fast-growing vine up to 20 ft, thrives in loamy soil, partial shade, high moisture, edible and medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
3 to 5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy
Shade
Partial
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Africa, Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
15 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 4 years
Health Benefits
High in Protein, Nitrogen Fixing
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% perlite, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with phosphorus-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Anthracnose.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Dark and sunken lesions on leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.