Difference between revisions of "Takara"
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| − | An old variety, " | + | An old variety, "takara" means "treasure" in Japanese. Brought into the US in 1978. Also often called Tarkara or Tarkara Early, which seem to be misspellings since it wouldn't be possible to write it that way in Japanese-- has to be "takara" or "tarukara." |
First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1983 by B.B. of New York, who got it from Wanigan Associates. | First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1983 by B.B. of New York, who got it from Wanigan Associates. | ||
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Revision as of 17:37, 10 May 2014
| Takara | |
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| Growth Habit | bush |
| Maturity | early |
| Flower Color | yellow |
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| Seed Color | red |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
An old variety, "takara" means "treasure" in Japanese. Brought into the US in 1978. Also often called Tarkara or Tarkara Early, which seem to be misspellings since it wouldn't be possible to write it that way in Japanese-- has to be "takara" or "tarukara."
First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1983 by B.B. of New York, who got it from Wanigan Associates.
Uses
Description
Growth: Very early for an azuki, maturing in 75-100 days (85 days on average). Productive, erect bushes to 2 feet tall.
Flowers:
Pods: Up to 10 seeds per pod.
Seeds: Solid red with a white hilum.
