Nirvana is a long, flat bean (or Dolichos lablab) with smooth, green skin that grows as a Hyacinth bush. These papdi beans should be picked when young and still tender because as they mature, they get woody and fibrous and are inedible. With have a taste similar to green beans, try it in a Sabzi dish, as Papdi chi bhaji, or can be used in nearly any green bean dish!Growth Habit: Bush Hey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine. This product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you. So, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!