Annual plant, 40-50 cm tall, with a bushy appearance. Moderate requirements for climate and soil. It is more drought-resistant than beans and peas. Sow early in spring, in soil at 4-5°C, with a spacing of 12.5-15 cm, 3-4 cm in the row, and a depth of 3-4 cm. 8-10 grams of seeds are needed per square meter. Harvest gradually when the pods turn yellow-brown. It is used in human nutrition, the beans being rich in protein, vitamins, and salts.