Poonaikali Seed / Velvet Bean (black, White Varieties)

Name: Poonaikali Seed / Velvet Bean (black, White Varieties)
Brand: Tharuvi
SKU: p1373
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Velvet beans (Mucuna pruriens) are a powerhouse legume known for their rich nutritional profile and medicinal properties, enhancing vitality and supporting overall wellness. Perfect for boosting soil fertility and offering a natural source of L-Dopa, velvet beans are a sustainable choice for both agriculture and health.

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Other Names: பூனைக்காலி விதை

Product Category: Native Seeds

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This pack contains both White and Black seed variety of Velvet Bean (Poonaikkali)

Common Names:
Cowitch, Cowhage, Kapikachu, Alkushi, Buffalo bean, Lyon bean, Bengal bean, Horse-eye bean, Mucuna, Atmagupta, Stizolobium pruriens, Poonai Kaali (Tamil)

Indian names for velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens):

Hindi: Kaunch (कौंच)
Tamil: Poonai Kaali (பூனைக்காளி), Naay Karanam (நாய்க்கரணம்)
Telugu: Dopparakaya (డొప్పరకాయ), Doppa
Kannada: Nasugunni (ನಸುಗುನ್ನಿ), Naikranji
Malayalam: Naikurana (നായ്കുരണ)
Bengali: Kawanch (কৌঞ্চ)
Marathi: Khaj-Khaj (खज-खज), Kapikacchu (कपिकच्छु)
Gujarati: Kevach (કેવાચ)

Category	Specifications
Botanical Details	Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Genus: Mucuna Species: Mucuna pruriens Common Names: Velvet bean, Cowitch, Cowhage, Kapikachu, Alkushi
Physical Description	Growth Habit: Climbing vine, reaching lengths of 3-18 meters (10-60 feet) Leaves: Trifoliate, each leaflet 5-15 cm (2-6 inches) long Flowers: Pale purple or white, clustered in racemes Pods: Long, cylindrical, covered with velvet-like hairs that can cause itching Seeds: Shiny, hard, and vary in color from black, brown to mottled
Cultivation Requirements	Climate: Prefers tropical and subtropical climates Temperature: Optimal growth at temperatures between 20-30°C (68-86°F) Soil: Well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 5.5-7.5 Water: Requires moderate to high rainfall; drought-tolerant once established Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Propagation: Primarily by seeds; seeds should be scarified or soaked before planting
Agronomic Practices	Sowing: Seeds are sown directly in the field at a depth of 2-5 cm (0.8-2 inches) Spacing: Rows spaced 1-1.5 meters (3-5 feet) apart, with plants spaced 0.5-1 meter (1.6-3.3 feet) apart within rows Fertilization: Generally benefits from nitrogen-fixing capabilities; may require phosphorus and potassium supplements depending on soil fertility