[Michael D]

Hi  All
           I have been given a handfull of beans from and old lady i do odd jobs for, anyway she said they were chinaman beans  i have never heard of them, has anyone else,   the pods are black and green.  even the bean seed is a dark and light colour. Can anyone help on this.   Thanks  Michael

[Salmo]

Be very very careful if you plant them.

Beware of GIANTS!!!!

[peapod]

Just found this on tinterweb, it may help or it may not!



Akshay Vaishali
(PIGEON PEA(TUR))
Medium late Variety use for Grain purpose
Plant growth:-Errect
Plant Height:-(150-200 cm)
Plant colour:-Dark green
Flowers Colour:-Red
Pod Height- Medium
Pod Colour - Green with Black strip
Seed per Pod 4-5
Maturity Days 180-220 Days
Seed type and Colour - Medium with white colour
Approximate Yield/ha 2000-2500 Kg
 
http://akshayseed.com/products.aspx?category=PULSES

Paula

[mumofstig]

I always thought that chinaman beans were the yard long beans. Some of those are splashed with very dark purple.