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The listing, Vigna Caracalla - Corkscrew / Snail Vine with BONUS!! has ended.

This quick growing, evergreen twining climber is a close relative to the runner bean, grown for its pendants of twisted flowers, like coiled snail shells, up to 5cm (2”) across. The fascinating summer flowers are followed by cylindrical green fruits in late autumn. Requiring a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F), Vigna caracalla is best grown in patio containers that can be moved indoors to a heated greenhouse or conservatory for the winter. Alternatively, grow snail vines outdoors as an annual. Height: 6m (20'). Spread: 2m (6')

This is my ONLY auction of these seeds. The first two photos of Vigna Caracalla - corkscrew vine are mine from my garden and it's my plant that I have in a clay pot, that has been with me 7 years now. I grew this from seed and it flowers beautifully every year. The scent just drifts on the summer breeze and scents your yard, garden and surrounding area with delicious fragrance.

This auction will include :

Vigna Caracalla - 3 Seeds

**BONUS** - Phaseolus Caracalla - unscented snail vine - 4 Seeds

These seeds will arrive with detailed germination instructions to ensure your success!

This, for me, has been a super easy plant to have around and care for. I would recommend having a heated seed mat available to you to help aid in germination if your climate doesn't provide those conditions.

Please feel free to post any questions you may have! As for all my auctions - shipping for Canada and US is free! I am a Canadian Shipper - I cross the border weekly to send my US packages so please keep that in mind!

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Questions & Comments

I started my plant from seed 4 years ago (only one of the five seeds germinated). I live in the Chicago area so I bring it into the garage to winter. The first year I got a few flowers and one seed pod but I didn't know much about it and so I didn't let the pod dry on the vine. The following years I got blooms but no pods. In the fall I cut it back to six inches and also found several tubers while loosening the soil before wintering it in my garage. I was afraid I might have killed it but I brought it in the house last week and whala its sprouting several vines!!!! Not sure if I will get any pods but I plan on taking clippings and try to get them to take root. I also planted 5 tubers and soooo if those take off I will have 5 more vines. One important thing about this plant which is so easy to take care of once you get the seed to sprout...It requires ants to open the blooms so you don't want to keep it too close to your patio table where you eat outdoor. It truly is a magnificent vine!

Jan 21st, 2014 at 7:45:21 PM PST by

They are such an amazing plant aren't they? You may find you aren't getting any pods - because you need the ants to pollinate them. You should notice, just as the blooms are beginning to take shape, that the base of the flower starts to ooze a sticky substance. That is what should be attracting your ants...and they will continue to hover around until the blooms are all gone. With any luck, you'll have some viable seed pods formed by the time it's ready to come in...then it's just to wait for those pods and seeds to dry.

Thanks so much for the comment and information! Best wishes for a great gardening season!

Jan 21st, 2014 at 9:51:49 PM PST by

What is a seeded heat mat? I have never heard of one before and where do you get them?

Jan 20th, 2014 at 8:32:05 PM PST by

Oh - a heated seed mat is just like a heating pad for a human - but with a much lower and more controlled temperature. You use them, because your soil temp is approximately 10 degrees cooler than room temperature. For quite a few tropicals, that is just too cool to germinate - so you use your heated seed mat to warm that soil and wake up the little seed. You can usually find them (around seed starting time) at your local Walmart or even your local greenhouse may have some on hand. Ebay would also be a good place to look if you can't find anything locally. I hope that helps!

Jan 21st, 2014 at 12:15:48 AM PST by

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Jan 26th, 2014 at 5:05:31 AM PST by

even If no one does.. I will glad except it..not a problem.. just wanted to let others know I will not be bidding further.. sorry

Jan 25th, 2014 at 9:50:08 AM PST by

No Sorry needed Cindy - Thanks for the heads up to other bidders though and thank-you for continuing to be an awesome Listian! I would love all the details of your new plant if you want to share - feel free to private message me!

Jan 25th, 2014 at 1:57:39 PM PST by

it works for tomatoes.. so i just thought...lol

Jan 24th, 2014 at 10:58:58 AM PST by

It will be really interesting to see what happens!

Jan 24th, 2014 at 1:12:48 PM PST by

"That is what should be attracting your ants...and they will continue to hover around until the blooms are all gone" I wondered can you use a q tip to do the pollinating??

Jan 24th, 2014 at 10:18:58 AM PST by

I really don't know..I would love to find out! Guess who is going to be hand pollinating a flower or two, then sealing them in a mesh baggie to see if they produce seed. Will be interesting to see!

Jan 24th, 2014 at 10:38:28 AM PST by

What's going on with this plant??? Never seen anything like this!!! It's just AMAZING!! VERY talented green thumb YOU have!
I can only wish you luck and pray that who ever wins, gets more seeds!
I'm still caning u and watching. }°{

Jan 24th, 2014 at 7:40:00 AM PST by

Ty so much! It has to be my # 1 in my collection.

Jan 24th, 2014 at 9:36:05 AM PST by

Wow, amazing, loved reading the comments, too! I'm in on this one! Fanned ya, too! AWESOME!!!

Jan 23rd, 2014 at 5:41:41 AM PST by

Thanks so much!! I love everyone commenting - gardeners are the best people out there! Good luck if bidding!

Jan 23rd, 2014 at 9:23:53 AM PST by

I have been looking for both of these. I trade heirloom, organic non gmo seeds maybe if you have extras we can trade? I have too many seeds to list but if you are looking for something in particular maybe I can help you out and we can trade. Please contact me. :)

Jan 13th, 2014 at 10:53:31 PM PST by

Ty so much for the kind invitation - but this is all the seed I have left from these plants. I am only keeping my large vigna caracalla and will get fresh seed from it again this year. Sorry I can't do more....

Jan 14th, 2014 at 2:50:45 AM PST by

Gorgeous! Too bad it is "out of my price range" in credits! I wonder it is would even do well in California Zone 9...Either way, F&W!!

Jan 20th, 2014 at 8:13:10 PM PST by

Thanks so much! It would do amazingly well in your zone - hopefully in the fall when I have more seed you will get another chance. Thanks so much for your comment!

Jan 21st, 2014 at 12:16:39 AM PST by

completely understand. thank you

Jan 14th, 2014 at 4:38:17 PM PST by

Ty - I really appreciate it. I wish we were both in Canada - I could root you some cuttings!

Jan 14th, 2014 at 5:16:24 PM PST by

So sad that's all you have!

Jan 14th, 2014 at 5:19:39 PM PST by

With any luck I'll have lots of seed pods when it's time to come in!! In my zone it's a bit tricky getting fresh seed each year.

Jan 14th, 2014 at 5:28:13 PM PST by

F&W

Jan 19th, 2014 at 7:09:23 AM PST by

Thanks so much! Good luck if bidding!

Jan 19th, 2014 at 7:10:33 AM PST by

I don't want it now.. I bought one... I hope that doesn't chap anyone's behind.. I am not going to bid anymore. I hope someone goes ahead and outbids me..

Jan 25th, 2014 at 8:49:24 AM PST by

I've never had this problem on Listia..let's hope that is the case.

Jan 25th, 2014 at 9:17:54 AM PST by

F&W

Jan 14th, 2014 at 6:47:39 PM PST by

Thanks so much - good luck if bidding!

Jan 14th, 2014 at 7:48:11 PM PST by

I want this one. It is beautiful girl

Jan 18th, 2014 at 3:56:36 PM PST by

Isn't it? Out of my entire collection - this is my #1.

Jan 18th, 2014 at 4:20:03 PM PST by

.....Sorry for my spelling error! my phone makes up words!!!! I should be:
F & W!!!!

Jan 24th, 2014 at 7:42:08 AM PST by

Lol - at least you caught it!! Thanks again for the great comments!

Jan 24th, 2014 at 9:37:14 AM PST by

will they grow in Ottawa ON Canada

Jan 18th, 2014 at 10:46:08 PM PST by

They will grow anywhere in a pot - I'm in southern Ontario and mine blooms beautifully (as you can see from the pic) but you do have to treat them as a tender and bring them in before frost. Hope that helps!

Jan 19th, 2014 at 4:34:47 AM PST by

These things are gorgeous! Fanned! :)

Jan 23rd, 2014 at 7:40:48 AM PST by

Thank-you so much!

Jan 23rd, 2014 at 9:23:02 AM PST by

f & w

Jan 19th, 2014 at 11:55:07 PM PST by

Thanks so much! Good luck if bidding!

Jan 20th, 2014 at 8:28:36 AM PST by

wow!! I can see how it would be a favorite of yours.. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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Jan 19th, 2014 at 7:19:04 AM PST by

Thank-you so much - it's my baby for sure.

Jan 19th, 2014 at 7:57:08 AM PST by

you're welcome

Jan 21st, 2014 at 4:35:34 PM PST by

Jan 21st, 2014 at 6:19:24 PM PST by

gorgeous flowers

Jan 21st, 2014 at 10:10:36 AM PST by

Thanks so much!

Jan 21st, 2014 at 4:20:14 PM PST by

fanned

Jan 21st, 2014 at 6:44:32 AM PST by

Thank-you so much!

Jan 21st, 2014 at 9:03:20 AM PST by

Beautiful, can't' wait till you have more to share.

Jan 19th, 2014 at 9:05:40 AM PST by

It's going to be another year!!

Jan 19th, 2014 at 9:07:36 AM PST by

When will next year's seeds be available? I want to be the first one to put in my order!!! LOL!!! Seriously, though, I would really like to know or find out where I can get my hands on this gorgeous beauty! I've fallen TOTALLY IN LOVE with this plant and simply HAVE TO HAVE IT!!! Would you trade for my first-born child???!!!!! LOL!!!

Jan 19th, 2014 at 9:53:41 PM PST by

It really is a wonderful plant! I wish I had more seed to share than I do. For next year's seed - you're looking at roughly Oct. or Nov. (for my area at least) before those pods are dry and ready to be harvested. If you choose to purchase your seed - please be sure to use a very reputable seed distributor - the seeds are expensive and you don't want to waste your money on seeds that have been infested with weevils (so gross they look like little worms coming out of the seeds and the seeds are duds) or seeds with poor germination. It takes a little time, but your research is well worth it. Good luck!

Jan 20th, 2014 at 6:28:52 AM PST by

I remember my Mom growing these when I was a kid. She is in a nursing home now and I hope to get some seeds for the garden I am starting at the home for the residents. If not this time, maybe next time!

Jan 20th, 2014 at 3:20:05 PM PST by

They are wonderful! How thoughtful of you to be growing a garden for them! Good luck with the auction - I hope to have more seeds in Oct. / Nov. if you happen to miss out.

Jan 20th, 2014 at 5:57:55 PM PST by

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