How to grow Corkscrew Vine

Vigna caracalla

Full Sun
Medium

Winter hardy in zones > 8
Regular moisture when hot.
Cut leaves and tendrils when you are happy with size to encourage blooming (doesn’t set much flower if tendrils are running).
Happy in any soil type.
Watch for red spidermite.

Growing Corkscrew vine from seed

Use pin to pierce coat and soak overnight.

How long does Corkscrew vine take to grow?

These estimates for how long Corkscrew vine takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Corkscrew vine to germinate?: 13 days
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Corkscrew vine Etymology

*Caracalla = coming from Caracas, Venezuela.
*Vigna = Dominico Vigna, 17th cent. botanist

Other names for Corkscrew vine

Snail vine, Snail bean, Bertoni bean, Snail flower

Phaseolus caracalla, Cochliasanthus caracalla