The shape of the bean is actually similar to that of the red bean, but it is longer than the red bean. It is a somewhat flat oblong shape with a length of between five and seven centimeters and a diameter of about three millimeters. The skin of the adzuki bean usually comes in two colors, a purplish-brown and a russet brown, and looks slightly shiny, with a white line on one side of it and some depression in the middle.
The red kidney bean is relatively small and has the ability to eliminate water retention and diuretic properties, making it ideal for pregnant women to consume after giving birth. It is often used to treat edema caused by insufficient kidney qi and weak qi chemistry, so red kidney beans are also often made use of as traditional Chinese medicine, can play a role in lowering lipids and blood pressure, regulating blood sugar and weight loss.
The red beans are usually planted in the spring and summer, because this time of year is favorable for their seeds to start sprouting. It should also be noted that the seeds should be sown at the right depth, around three to five centimeters. It is also important to add some manure to the soil to help the plant grow.