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Heirloom Mexican Yam Bean Seeds

Key Features:

• Mature Height: 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) as a vining plant
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
• Uses: Edible tubers for fresh eating or cooking, ornamental vine, nitrogen fixer for crop rotation

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High
• Freshness: New seeds for optimal germination
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for best results

Planting Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation:
   Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to improve germination.

2. Sowing:

   • Direct sow outdoors after the last frost when soil is at least 70°F (21°C).
   • Alternatively, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
   • Plant seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep and space 12 inches (30 cm) apart in rows, with rows spaced 3 feet (90 cm) apart.

3. Germination:
   Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Ensure indoor seedlings get plenty of light.

4. Transplanting:

   • Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors.
   • Transplant once seedlings have two sets of true leaves and all frost danger has passed.
   • Space seedlings 12 inches (30 cm) apart in rows spaced 3 feet (90 cm) apart.

5. Care:

   • Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
   • Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
   • Support the vining plants with trellises or stakes.

Harvesting:
Harvest tubers 4-5 months after planting when they are large enough to eat.

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