Adzuki beans

Beans are considered to be very beneficial among vegetable crops and in particular among legumes. Adzuki beans are a variety that came to us from Asia. These beans are very popular in Asia, and in some countries they are in the first places for consumption.

The uniqueness of this bean variety is its sweetness. This variety is very sweet in taste, therefore it is used even in the preparation of sweets and fillings for them. The most famous dessert is the cooked adzuki bean pasta.

These beans have elongated pods, which reach a length of 12 cm. The seed itself is relatively small, up to 5 mm in length and up to 3 mm in thickness. Beans are dark brown or reddish in color. There is a white stripe on one side of the fruit.

These beans are high in protein, which is well absorbed, as well as coarse fibers that are good for the stomach. And, of course, this bean has a lot of different vitamins and minerals.

Azuki tolerates storage well. You can store this variety for up to a year using a glass container that closes. This beans brings special convenience during cooking. Azuki does not require pre-soaking and only cooks for forty minutes. At the same time, all useful vitamins and elements are practically preserved.

The cultivation of this variety does not differ much from the cultivation of traditional beans. She also needs care in the form of weeding, watering and feeding. And if you grow this variety, it will bring you a lot of joy and open up a corner of Asian recipes. Successful growing of this beans and good and tasty dishes with it.