Corkscrew vine 'Vigna caracalla'

Vigna caracalla

How to grow Corkscrew vine 'Vigna caracalla'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Weekly feeding, full sun and adequate water will make this “boy” put on a great show for you!

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Vigna caracalla is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 8.0 as Vigna caracalla likes to be in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Vigna caracalla from seed

Nick and soak seeds then bottom heat is required for germination.

Transplanting Vigna caracalla

Not frost hardy!! Grows a “tap” root…be careful when transplanting.

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

Harvesting Vigna caracalla

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late autumn.

Other Names for Corkscrew vine 'Vigna caracalla'

Corkscrew vine