Guar plant seeds

Common name: Guar plant Scientific name: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Also known as: Guar bean - Quadruple Guar - Qarnaboush A plant of the Guar genus from the legume family, it has a single main stem that exceeds one meter in length, its leaves are long oval-shaped up to 10 cm, and it bears fruits similar to beans and peas. Gum guar is extracted from it, with India being the largest source. Guar flower: Its small axillary flowers are white to blue. Guar fruit and seeds: Its fruits are flat pods exceeding 5 cm in length, containing small seeds inside. Guar planting season: The best time to plant from seeds is in spring. Suitable climate and soil for Guar cultivation: Guar can tolerate drought, heat, and moderate salinity. It loves sunlight and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. It is also a nitrogen-fixing plant that improves the soil. Guar cultivation method: It propagates through seeds soaked in warm water several hours before planting. The seeds are planted at a depth of 1 cm, and organic fertilizer can be applied at least once. Its benefits and uses: It is used as food for humans, and gum guar is extracted from it, which is used in hydraulic fracturing. Original habitat of Guar: India, and its cultivation is now widespread around the world.