{"product_id":"adzuki-red-heirloom-seeds","title":"Adzuki Red, Heirloom Bean Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdzuki Red Heirloom Bean Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow a pantry staple with Adzuki Red, a small red dry bean prized in Japanese and other East Asian cooking. Its mild, nutty flavor and gentle sweetness suit savory soups, rice dishes, and traditional sweet red bean paste. Let the slender pods dry, shell your harvest, and enjoy the satisfaction of growing beans for your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Adzuki Red?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet and savory versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook harvested beans for soups, stews, rice dishes, or sweet bean fillings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small reddish beans with a pale seed scar make an attractive addition to your dry-bean collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm-season bean suited to sunny vegetable beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and open-pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO seeds for gardeners who enjoy traditional food crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after your last spring frost once the soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Plant approximately 1 inch deep in well-drained soil and full sun. For square foot gardening, start with \u003cstrong\u003e9 plants per sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing additional room if plants become especially vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist during establishment, flowering, and pod development without waterlogging. Weed gently while plants are small. Bush-type plants generally do not need a trellis, though support can help if stems lean or trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90–120 days for dry beans\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the strain and growing conditions. This is a general planning range, not a verified lot-specific maturity. Harvest when pods are brown and dry, before they split and scatter seed. If wet weather threatens, finish drying harvested plants or pods in a sheltered, airy location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShell the pods and let beans dry thoroughly before storing them in a cool, dry place. Cook harvested beans before eating. Seeds sold for planting are intended for sowing, not direct consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVigna angularis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare foot spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 plants per sq ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature dry beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25, 50, or 100 seeds; choose your packet size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre adzuki beans the same as red kidney beans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Adzuki beans are \u003cem\u003eVigna angularis\u003c\/em\u003e, a different species from common kidney beans, and are typically much smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the harvest for red bean paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Cooked adzuki beans are traditionally used for sweet red bean paste as well as savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I pick the pods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor dry beans, wait until pods are mature, brown, and dry. Pick promptly before pods split, and finish drying under cover if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25 Seeds","offer_id":41791466438790,"sku":"ORG-HP\/E1-25-98-625-29","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50 Seeds","offer_id":41791466471558,"sku":"ORG-HP\/E1-50-98-625-29","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~100 Seeds","offer_id":41791466504326,"sku":"ORG-HP\/E1-100-98-625-29","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658566143_910q.jpg?v=1770129682","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/adzuki-red-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}