80-90 Days to maturity. Canavalia gladiata. Akanata Mame Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, pole, snap, Asian, specialty bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This tropical Japanese cultivated bean is harvested when the pods are young and tender or shelled for dried use. Popular in many parts of India, the dense, glossy, flat green pods have a ridged edge and taste like snap beans. Their texture is similar to snow peas. Large vines grow quickly and should be trellised. Sword Beans are appropriate for a variety of growing situations and culinary applications. They also have beautiful blooms that pollinators love. ~20 seeds/oz.