Gwar Phali F1 Hybrid, Cluster Beans - Seeds ( buy1get1free )

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Description for Gwar Phali F1 Hybrid, Cluster Beans

The Guar or cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) is an annual legume and the source of guar gum. It is also known as Gavar, Guwar or Guvar bean.

This legume is a very valuable plant within a crop rotation cycle, as it lives in symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. In fact, agriculturists in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan follow crop-rotation and use Guar as a source to replenish the soil with essential fertilizers and nitrogen fixation, before the next crop.

Guar as a plant has a multitude of different functions for human and animal nutrition but its gelling agent containing seeds (guar gum) are today the most important use.

It comprises many essential Vitamins, namely Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, folates, and rich in carbohydrates.

Common name	Flower colours	Bloom time	Height	Difficulty
Cluster Beans / Guar Binomial name. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba	-	Year round	Maximum height of up to 2 to 3 m.	Easy

Planting and care

Choose a sunniest spot of your garden and remove the weeds before planting.

seeds Â½ to 1 inch deep in loose well drained soil with lot of compost and farm manure mixed in it.

Seedlings will germinate in a few days, thin out the healthiest of them 6 inches apart. Water well until the plants establish completely.

Sunlight	Soil	Water	Temperature	Fertilizer
Full sun	Preferably in fertile, medium-textured and sandy loam soils that are well-drained. In respect of soil acidity, guar grows best in moderate alkaline conditions (pH 7-8) and is tolerant of salinity.	It requires sufficient soil moisture before planting and during maturation of seeds. Frequent drought periods can lead to delayed maturation.	25-35 degrees C	Nitrogen: not necessary, Phosphorus: often limiting, US: Superphosphate 200 to 250 kg/ha

Caring for Gwar Phali F1 Hybrid

Weeding: young guar plants development is very susceptible to weed concurrence; well and early prepared seedbeds help to reduce weed pressure
Diseases: choose disease-resistant cultivars, 2 major diseases: Alternaria cucumerina var.
cyamopsidis and Xanthomonoas cyamopsidis Predators: Contarinia texana guar midge: rainfall or sprinkler irrigation reduce midge populations

Harvesting

Within 4-6 weeks after planting flowers start to bloom, seedpods will form and ready to harvest in about 8-12 weeks.

If youâ€™re growing it to use as a vegetable, harvest it young when seedpods remain slimy and soft in texture and green in color.

Typical uses of Gwar Phali F1 Hybrid

Special features: Benefits:

Cluster beans are rich source of proteins, dietary fiber. it comprises many essential Vitamins, namely Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, folates, and rich in carbohydrates.

Cluster beans contain glyconutrients that help in controlling blood sugar levels in the body.

It contains low calories and it posses low glycemic index.

Cluster beans also provide relief from colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, and crohnâ€™s disease.

Due to the presence of potassium, it improves heart health, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and lowers cholesterol levels.

Due to the presence of phosphorous and calcium, it strengthens bones.

Improves better circulation of blood.

As it posses hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic properties, it is considered as one of the better vegetable food source for both diabetic and hypertension patients.

Culinary use:

In several food and beverages guar gum is used as additive in order to change its viscosity or as fibre source.

The pods of the cluster bean are traditionally used in several veggie preparations, and form a fundamental element of numerous Indian recipes.

Medicinal use:

It is extremely helpful for overweight patients, and people who are attempting to lose a few pounds.

It can also be considered helpful for dealing with diabetic patients.

Guar gum includes a multitude of commercial uses.

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4 / 5 Rasika Srivastava 21 August 2017

What pot size should I use for this plant.

						
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						Paul Rajwadi 
                                                15 August 2017
                      
Good quality seeds, sprouted in couple of weeks

4 / 5 Bhargavi Swamynatha 15 August 2017

The reason why I am reviewing this so lately is because I wanted some time to see it s germination and growth afterwards. Today the plant is in full bloom . It has almost grown up to 3 ft in height an

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