Horse gram

SpeciesMacrotyloma uniflorum

Also called kulthi bean, horsegram

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Days to germination6–10 days

from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Lightfull sun

“Horse gram grows best in full sun” — Horse Gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) | Gardenish Plant Encyclopedia | Gardenish

Waterminimal irrigation; deep watering once every 2–3 weeks

“Thrives on minimal irrigation; deep watering once every 2–3 weeks is enough for seed production” — Horse Gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) | Gardenish Plant Encyclopedia | Gardenish

Soil pH6–7.5

“Its pH level is about 6.0 to 7.5” — Horse Gram Seed Germination, and Sowing – a Full Guide

Spacing12–4 in

“the ideal spacing for short duration varieties is about 30 x 10 cm” — Horse Gram Seed Germination, and Sowing – a Full Guide

Height42–54 in

from Bean · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Propagationseed

“Horse gram crop is grown from seeds” — Horse Gram Seed Germination, and Sowing – a Full Guide

Ready whentender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety

from Bean · “Harvest when pods are tender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Edible partshorse feed and occasionally for human consumption

“Horse gram is used as horse feed and occasionally for human consumption” — Horse Gram Seed Germination, and Sowing – a Full Guide

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