Snake bean 'Sitaw'

Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis

How to grow Snake bean 'Sitaw'

Keep in mind when planting that Sitaw is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Sitaw from seed

Transplanting Sitaw

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sitaw is a tender plant.

Harvesting Sitaw

Snake bean Sitaw Etymology

  • NOTE — this entry refers to snake bean, Vigna unguiculata, not Phaseolus.