Growing lablab (avarakkai) beans in southern Ontario
Farmer: Aarathi Edward-Paiva
Farm: Backyard Roots and Shoots
Region: West
Publish Date: November 11, 2025
Article Type: Research Project
Research Priorities: Seed Production, Selection & Breeding
Aarathi wanted to see whether a bush or vining variety of lablab bean was more productive in southwestern Ontario. After germination challenges, the bush variety showed good potential with harvestable beans while the vining did not produce harvestable beans before frost. Aarathi was able to collect data on the bush variety as a first step towards determining its commercial viability.