Growing Winged Bean (Sigarilyas) Across the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Winged bean—sigarilyas—is a climbing legume prized for its edible pods, leaves, flowers, and even tuberous roots. In Filipino kitchens, its crisp, four-winged pods star in ginisang sigarilyas, while young leaves wilt into stir-fries and flowers garnish salads. Though a tropical crop, winged bean needs supports, ...