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Ruby Moon

Vine

Dolichos lablab

Overview
Purple stems, lilac-rose blossoms, and shiny 2-3" magenta pods. While all parts of the plant are edible, we recommend boiling the mature seeds twice before eating. Used in Asian, Thai, and Indian cuisine. Blooms and pods are useful as cut flowers; pods may be dried. Also known as bonavist-bean, and lablab-bean. Tender perennial in Zones 9-10. Best grown as an annual elsewhere.Edible Flowers: Flowers can be eaten raw or steamed, and can be used as a garnish for salads and desserts. Flavor is mild, bean-like, and sweet. A favorite in our taste tests.
Planting
Direct sow 1 inch deep after last frost when soil reaches 60°F, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant after hardening off
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Minimal issues; occasional spider mites or aphids in very hot, dry conditions. Common diseases: Minimal issues; powdery mildew in dense foliage, leaf spot in extremely wet conditions.