Winged beans | Star beans – Purple

Purple Winged Beans (Star Beans) are a beautiful, nutritious climber producing distinctive four-angled pods with frilly winged edges and a rich purple hue that form a star shape when sliced. Crunchy and flavourful, the tender young pods are delicious in thoran, stir-fries and curries, and nearly every part of the plant is edible. Heat-loving and vigorous, the vines crop heavily over a long season. Sow in full sun in fertile soil, provide a trellis to climb, and harvest young pods regularly. A colourful, high-protein pick for home and terrace gardens.