2024-12-16 Adzuki bean is native to eastern Asia and has been introduced around the world for its versatility as a cover crop, its nutritional value, and its use in traditional Asian cuisine. Dense plantings and pure stands cover the soil well.
Adzuki bean is a bushingor vining, nitrogen-fixingannual plant that is moderately drought tolerant. This bean grows best in temperate climates or higher altitudes in the tropics. The young pods, fresh seeds, and dry beans are used for human consumption.