Velvet Beans – Poonaikali

Uniqueness: Heirloom velvet bean (Poonaikali) from native Tamil farmers; vigorous cover-crop and nutritious bean with good protein and fiber—also used as green manure to restore soil fertility and organic matter.

How to grow:

- Best soil: well-drained fertile soil with high organic content. 

- Sunscreen: full sun to light shade, 5–7 hours preferred. 

- Watering: regular watering during growth; tolerate short dry spells once established. 

- Nutrients: enrich planting area with compost; no heavy fertiliser required due to nitrogen fixation.

- Companion plants: excellent as green manure between rows of vegetables like okra or brinjal.

- Care tips: cut before flowering to incorporate into soil for green manure, or let climb supports for bean harvest.

Check our other seeds within this category: Winged Beans (Siragu Avarai), Clove Beans (Mookuthi Avarai), Sword Beans (Thammatai Avarai), Pattani Avarai, Karamani

Price:

Quantity: 10–25 seeds per packet 

*Seed Quantity may vary based on variety