Clusterbean (Guar) Seeds
Clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), commonly known as Guar, is a popular vegetable and industrial crop grown across India. As a vegetable, the tender green pods are harvested for cooking, while the seeds are processed for guar gum used in food, textile, and industrial applications. Being a leguminous crop, Clusterbean also enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, making it highly suitable for sustainable farming systems.
Key Characteristics
- Drought-tolerant and well-suited for arid and semi-arid regions.
- Dual-purpose crop: fresh pods for vegetables and seeds for guar gum.
- Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
- Ready for vegetable harvest in 60–90 days after sowing.
Recommended Uses
- Fresh vegetable pods for household and market supply.
- Seed processing for guar gum industries.
- Fodder crop in some regions due to high protein content.
