Cluster Bean, Guar Bean, Gum Bean 'Navbahar'

Cyamopsistetragonolobus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Species
tetragonolobus (tet-ra-gon-uh-LOW-bus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Coushatta, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | June 2015 | positive

It tastes unique but good with curry dishes. Here in Toronto I found some Indian grocery stores and large supermarket import this item a...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Guar is sensitive to cold, so should be grown during the warm season. A soil temperature of 70°F is necessary for seed germination. Guar...Read More

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