Magic beans are special laser engraved seeds that sprout to reveal their message on the side of the plant. Simply plant your beans just below the surface of soil, add water and 5-10 days later the magic takes place... up sprouts your message! Message part of plant lasts for ~6 weeks, but plant will continue to grow. It is a long lasting ornamental plant (Jack Bean - Canavalia ensiformis) that is easily to care for and will bare flowers and edible beans after around 6 months. Dry beans remain good unplanted for upto 2 years. Beans are double sided and engraved on both faces (front and back). All handmade by local artisans in our Aussie small business. NOTE 1: This listing is for loose beans and the price is per bean. Check out our other product variants on our Shop page. We also sell beans with Growing Kits and attached to Cards. NOTE 2: For Custom beans, in Instructions box write the words or pictures you want engraved for both the Front and Back side. Max 15 letters per side.