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Harvesting and Saving Hyacinth Bean Seeds for Next Year

Let hyacinth bean (Dolichos lablab) pods dry on the vine. After first frost, pick the crisp brown pods, shell the seeds, and air-dry a few days on a cloth atop the refrigerator. Store in an envelope until planting next May.

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