BIG CLUSTER BEANS – बड़ी ग्वार फली (10 Gm)

🌿 Big Cluster Beans (Guar) Cultivation Guide – Desi & Organic Method
Cluster beans, also known as Guar or Gawar Fali, are drought-tolerant and highly nutritious vegetables. Big pod varieties are popular for fresh market and processing. They grow well under low-input organic farming.
Scientific Name: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

🌤️ 1. Climate Requirement
Best suited for warm and semi-arid climate.
Ideal temperature: 25–35°C
Tolerant to heat and dry conditions.
Sensitive to frost.
Best sowing time (India):
Kharif: June – July (main season)
Summer: February – March (with irrigation)

🌾 2. Soil Requirement
Best soil: Sandy loam to light loam soil
Grows well even in poor soils.
Soil pH: 6.0 – 8.0
Must be well-drained.
Before sowing:
Mix well-rotted cow dung compost.
Remove weeds and stones.
❌ Avoid heavy waterlogged soil.

🌱 3. Seed Sowing
✅ Field Preparation
Prepare well-tilled, loose soil.
Make flat beds or ridges.
✅ Sowing Method
Seed depth: 2–3 cm
Row spacing: 45 cm
Plant spacing: 20–25 cm
Seed rate: 8–10 kg per acre
Germination time: 5–8 days
💡 Tip: Treat seeds with bio-fertilizer (Rhizobium culture) for better growth.

💧 4. Watering
Light irrigation after sowing.
Water every 7–10 days.
Cluster beans require less water compared to other vegetables.
❌ Avoid overwatering.

🌿 5. Organic Fertilizer Management
Apply vermicompost before sowing.
Spray jeevamrit or compost tea every 15–20 days.
Being a legume, it fixes nitrogen naturally.
Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer.

✂️ 6. Intercultural Operations
First weeding after 20–25 days.
Light hoeing improves soil aeration.
Keep field weed-free for better pod size.

🐛 7. Pest & Disease Control (Organic)
Aphids & jassids: Neem oil spray (5 ml per litre water).
Pod borer: Neem seed kernel extract (NSKE 5%).
Maintain clean field and remove infected plants.

🌿 8. Harvesting
First harvest in 45–50 days after sowing.
Harvest tender pods every 3–4 days.
Regular picking increases yield.
Do not allow pods to become hard.
⏳ Expected Yield
5–8 tons per acre (vegetable purpose), depending on care and season.