Cluster Beans Plant
Cluster beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), an annual from India, thrive in sandy loam with full sun, tolerate low moisture, and yield 0.3-0.6 kg of edible pods used for digestion and blood sugar control, needing infrequent watering and low-nitrogen 5:10:10 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
Yes (pods, seeds)
Medicinal
Yes (diabetes control)
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, arid
Temperature (°)
25-35
Humidity (%)
40-60
Potting media
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen NPK (5:10:10)
Watering
Drought-tolerant, infrequent
Plant Weight
~0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.5-7.5
Soil EC
0.5-1.0
Yield Per Plant
0.3-0.6 kg
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Aids digestion, blood sugar control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with low-nitrogen NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Bacterial Blight, Root Rot, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose
White powdery growth, Brown lesions, Wilting with soggy roots, Dark brown to black spots, Black lesions
Neem oil, sulfur spray, Copper-based sprays, Improve drainage, Remove debris, copper sprays
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Bactericides with copper hydroxide, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with chlorothalonil