How to Grow Winged Beans

Updated June 2026

A warm-season fruiting for the home garden across the warmer US.

Winged Beans are a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Winged Beans in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the winged beans page for exact timing.

Varieties

Winged Bean, Whole plant edible, tropical (specialty seed)

How to grow it

Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
Spacing: about 12 in between plants.
Sowing: sow about 1.25 in deep.
Water: roughly 1.3 gal per plant every 2 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Few. In humid regions, Few can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Winged Beans are usually ready to harvest in about 2 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

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