Jack Beans

Jack Bean Seeds (Canavalia ensiformis)

Grow one of the most productive and versatile legumes in your garden! Jack bean is a vigorous, heat-loving plant prized for its rapid growth, impressive yields, and ability to naturally improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen. Whether you're growing for food production, soil improvement, or self-sufficiency, jack bean is a valuable addition to any warm-climate garden.

Young pods can be harvested while tender, and the mature seeds are high in protein when properly processed before consumption. Its lush foliage also makes an excellent cover crop, helping to suppress weeds, reduce soil erosion, and build healthier soil for future harvests.

Why You'll Love It

🌱 Fast-growing and highly productive
🌱 Thrives in hot, tropical, and subtropical climates
🌱 Naturally fixes nitrogen to enrich the soil
🌱 Excellent as a cover crop and green manure
🌱 Produces edible young pods and mature seeds (when properly prepared)
🌱 Great for food gardens, homesteads, and self-sufficiency projects

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Canavalia ensiformis
• Plant Type: Annual Legume
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Harvest: Young pods: 60–90 days | Mature seeds: 120–180 days
• Plant Height: 4–8 feet (can climb with support)
• Growing Zones: USDA 9–11 (grown as a warm-season annual in cooler climates)

What's Included

✔ Premium-quality Jack Bean seeds
✔ Growing instructions included

Important: Mature jack bean seeds contain naturally occurring compounds and must be properly soaked and thoroughly cooked before consumption. Do not consume raw seeds.

Grow with confidence and enjoy the many benefits of this remarkable legume—whether you're building healthier soil, producing nutritious food, or creating a more resilient garden.