Adzuki Bean

Vigna angularis, Fabaceae

Zones

4a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sorghum-Sudan GrassSorghum x drummondii

Nitrogen Fixation

Arabica CoffeeCoffea arabica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Earleaf AcaciaAcacia auriculiformis

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

HibiscusHibiscus sabdariffa

Pollinator SharingTrap Crop

New Zealand Tea TreeLeptospermum scoparium

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Silver WattleAcacia dealbata

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Grain SorghumSorghum bicolor

Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Mung BeanVigna radiata

Both bean species compete for similar root space and light resources

Lemon EucalyptusEucalyptus citriodora

Strong allelopathic effects of eucalyptus prevent adzuki bean germination and growth

Black-Eyed PeaVigna unguiculata

Both vigna species compete for similar resources and growing space

Golden Wreath WattleAcacia saligna

Golden wreath wattle produces compounds that inhibit adzuki bean seed germination

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Adzuki Bean grow in?

Adzuki Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 10b.

Is Adzuki Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Adzuki Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Adzuki Bean?

Good companions for Adzuki Bean include Sorghum-Sudan Grass, Arabica Coffee, Earleaf Acacia, Hibiscus, New Zealand Tea Tree.

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