Vigna subterranea, the Bambara groundnut, is a climbing annual/biennial in the pea family grown as an edible crop and ornamental. It is deciduous and produces its summer flowers in the UK from July to September. Plant it in full sun in a neutral loam that drains well, and give a south-facing, sheltered position. As an H1c (tender) species it generally needs protection or cultivation under glass in British conditions.

Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) is a climbing annual grown for its edible seed crop that flowers in the UK from July to September.

Vigna subterranea

Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) | Edible Climber

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