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Kozhi Avarai Seeds – Green Medium Long, OP for Home Gardens | 25 Seeds

Name: Kozhi Avarai Seeds – Green Medium Long, OP for Home Gardens | 25 Seeds - Verthuli
SKU: MVSM-18
Price: 59.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Original price was: ₹ 89.00.Current price is: ₹ 59.00.

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Grow flavorful, medium-long Kozhi Avarai at home with VERTHULI’s premium open-pollinated seeds.

SKU MVSM-18 Category Vegetable Seeds Tags Avarai Seeds, Bean Seeds, Climbing Vine Seeds, Home Garden Seeds, Hyacinth Bean Seeds, Kozhi Avarai, VERTHULI, Terrace Garden Seeds, Vegetable Seeds

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Grow flavorful, medium-long Kozhi Avarai at home with VERTHULI’s premium open-pollinated seeds. A traditional South Indian climbing bean, Kozhi Avarai produces attractive pretty purple flowers followed by tender green pods, popular in poriyal and curries. This vigorous climbing vine rewards home gardeners, terrace growers, and small farm plots with generous harvests when given a trellis or support to climb.

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Variety	Kozhi Avarai — Green Medium Long
Type	Open Pollinated (OP)
Seed Form	Untreated, Natural
Germination Rate	80–85%
Days to Harvest	60–75 days
Sowing Season	Best Aug–Nov (cool season)
Sunlight Requirement	Full Sun
Suitable For	Home Garden, Terrace, Farm, Grow Bags
Origin	Locally Sourced
Shelf Life	12 months from packing (store in cool, dry place)

Growing Guide

Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil mixed with compost or well-rotted organic manure. A pH range of 6.0–7.0 works best.
Sowing: Sow seeds directly into soil or grow bags at a depth of 2–3 cm. No pre-soaking needed, though it can slightly speed up germination.
Spacing: Maintain 30–40 cm spacing between plants, and set up a trellis, fence, or pandal for the climbing vine.
Watering: Water every 2–3 days, keeping soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod formation.
Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for healthy vine growth, flowering, and pod production.
Training: Once vines reach 20–25 cm, gently train them onto the trellis or support structure to encourage upward climbing growth.
Fertilizing: Apply a light dose of organic compost every 2–3 weeks; being a legume, this plant fixes some of its own nitrogen.
Pest Management: Watch for aphids and pod borers. Use neem oil spray as a natural, safe control method.
Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 60–75 days. Pick tender medium-long pods while young and green, soon after the attractive purple flowers fade.
Harvest Tip: Regular picking of pods encourages the vine to keep flowering and producing over an extended season.

FAQ

1. How long does it take for Kozhi Avarai seeds to germinate?

Seeds typically germinate within 6–10 days under warm conditions.

2. Does Kozhi Avarai need a trellis?

Yes, it’s a climbing vine and grows best with a trellis, fence, or pandal to climb on.

3. Can I grow Kozhi Avarai in a pot or grow bag?

Yes, with a large pot or grow bag (at least 12 inches deep) and a vertical support structure for the vine to climb.

4. How much sunlight does this plant need?

It needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for healthy vine growth, flowering, and pod production.

5. Can I harvest multiple times from the same vine?

Yes, a single healthy vine can flower and produce pods continuously for several weeks when harvested regularly.

6. Is this seed suitable for organic farming?

Yes, these seeds are untreated and well-suited for organic and chemical-free growing methods.

7. How often should I water Kozhi Avarai plants?

Water every 2–3 days, keeping soil consistently moist, especially important during flowering and pod formation.

8. What season is best to sow Kozhi Avarai in India?

It grows well when sown between August and November, thriving in the cooler post-monsoon season.

9. How do I store leftover seeds?

Store in a cool, dry, airtight container away from direct sunlight and moisture for up to 12 months.

10. When should I pick the pods for the best taste?

Pick pods while young, tender, and green, soon after the purple flowers fade — older pods become fibrous and less pleasant to cook with.

Kozhi Avarai Seeds – Green Medium Long, OP for Home Gardens | 25 Seeds

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