This broad and thick bean is an ancient crop. Historically, and still today, it serves as an excellent protein source and meat substitute. Use the immature seeds in recipes by briefly steaming them. The mature, dried seeds are great in stews. In home gardens, they are used as green manure to replenish nitrogen in the soil.
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Sow at the beginning to the end of March in a seedling starter tray. After about four weeks, transplant the seedlings at a distance of 50✕50 cm apart. Harvest the mature seed heads in August/September.
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