Siam-bean
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Siam-bean thrives in warm, sunny conditions with regular watering and well-draining soil. It is primarily a field crop grown for its pods and seeds, which are a source of guar gum. Plant in a frost-free garden bed with full sun and keep soil consistently moist during the growing season.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Temperature
-10° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 17, 2022 by MK Jeffries (cc-by-sa)
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