Adzuki bean

Adzuki—what? Yes, there are! A legume packed with antioxidants

Adzuki bean profile

Botanical name

Vigna angularis

Family

Legumes

nickname

Azuki bean, red soybean 

Origin of the name

Origin of the name Japanese

Designation

Translation Azuki

Meaning of red bean

The adzuki bean is also called azuki bean, both spellings are correct

Origin/Cultivation

Country/area of ​​origin: East Asia

Time Cultivation in antiquity Spread to Europe in the 16th century

Meaning/significance the azuki bean is also associated with luck and prosperity in Asia

Azuki beans have a long history in traditional Chinese medicine and have also been used in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for their supposed detoxifying properties

Facts in brief

High protein content (22%), ideal for vegans/vegetarians, supports cell renewal of the kidneys, has a natural diuretic effect - ideal for weight management, cholesterol lowering, great for the bladder,

Happen

Sprouts / Microgreens: own local cultivation plants

Plants (Europe): Italy (sprouts) 

Season/Harvest (DACH)

As germs / microgreens & sprouts, easy & quick to grow all year round 

Season/Harvest Europe

JAN x FEB x MAR x

APR x MAY and JUN

JUL, AUG, SEP

OCT NOV x DEC x

x not available ˽ Outdoor 2 Ո Storage / Greenhouse

Storage conditions

Seeds: airtight, dry, protected from light

Tip: the seeds can be stored for a long time when dry and are durable 

Edible parts

Beans, sprouts

Preparation form

germinated, cooked