CLUSTER BEAN DESCRIPTION
Cluster beans are a very popular vegetable in Indian cuisine
and are used in a variety of dishes, also known as gwar beans or guar. The
cluster bean plants are bushy and grow up to 1-2 m tall so it is easy to grow
in home gardens and terrace gardens.
The cluster bean is an annual legume
and grows well in warm conditions. Cluster bean plant grows well in shade, but
plants need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for the best flowering. Fruiting
Starts From the Base Of Plants Which Continuous For a Longer Period of time.
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About
this item
- Number of Gwar Phali Seeds: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing season: Summer and Rainy
- Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 to 1 inch
- Germination Time: 6 to 10 days
- Germination temperature: 25°C to 35°C
- Harvesting: 60 to 70 Days
- Plant vigor: Strong plant
What
size grow bag is best for Cluster Beans?
Cluster
Beans Growing Season in India
Gavar beans grow best in hot and dry
weather conditions, mainly grown in the rainy season (July-August) and summer
season (March-May).
Cluster
Beans Seeds Sowing Method
The direct sowing method is a common
method for growing cluster bean seeds. Sow cluster bean seeds directly in any
pot or grow bags at a depth of 0.5-1 inch in soil and at a distance of 6 inches
from each seed. If you are sowing cluster bean seeds in warm weather then it
will take 6 to 10 days for seed germination till then keep the soil moist.
Cluster
Beans Plant Care Tips
- Sunlight – Cluster
beans need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.
- Water – Give
regular water to cluster bean plants in the summer season and two days
once in the winter season. Make sure the soil remains moist.
- Soil – Cluster
beans prefer fertile and sandy loam soil with PH between 7-8.
- Temperature – Best
temperature for growing cluster bean plants is ranging between 30 to 40
degree Celsius.
- Fertilizer – For
better results of cluster bean plants use any organic fertilizers or
compost like cow manure, Neem cake, or Vermicompost. When your bean plant is more than 45
days old, mix a handful of vermicompost
in the soil around each plant.
- Common pests and diseases – Cutworms, Aphids, Flea beetles, Colorado potato bugs,
Spider mites, and Tomato hornworms are some common pests that attack
cluster beans plant, and cluster plants are also affected by some diseases
like Bacterial blight, Alternaria leaf spot, Anthracnose, Colletotrichum
capsici, Powdery mildew. Use organic pesticide Neem oil,
it protects the cluster bean plants from harmful pests and disease.
Cluster
Beans Harvest Time
Flowers of cluster beans start to
bloom within 45 days after planting and they will be ready to harvest in 60 to
70 days. Harvesting can continue for a long time, as long as the plant
survives. Bean pods can be picked by cutting or twisting with hands
Cluster
Beans Special Features
- Common name – Cluster
beans or gwar phali
- Scientific name – Cyamopsis
tetragonoloba
- Height
– 1 to 2 meters (maximum)
- Level of growing
– Easy
FAQ
Why
are my cluster bean seeds not germinating?
Cluster bean seeds will not
germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough
sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering or under watering.
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