Inherited Seeds Heirloom Cluster Beans (Goru Chikkudu) seeds packet – organic open pollinated vegetable seeds
Cluster Bean Plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) producing green pods in home vegetable garden
Heirloom Cluster Beans Seeds (Goru Chikkudu / Guar Beans) – Organic Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds by Inherited Seeds
Fresh Cluster Bean Pods (Guar / Goru Chikkudu) growing on plant – heirloom summer vegetable garden crop
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Cluster Beans / Goru Chikkudu (Guar) Heirloom Seeds

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Heirloom Cluster Beans / Goru Chikkudu Seeds
Organically Grown · Open-Pollinated · Non-GMO · Indian Origin

Grow one of the most nutritious and traditional vegetables enjoyed across India, Africa, and the Middle East. Cluster Beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) are heat-loving plants that produce tender green pods rich in fiber, protein, and minerals. These heirloom seeds yield high-producing bush plants with crisp, flavorful pods perfect for stir-fries, curries, and traditional dishes — and they naturally fix nitrogen to improve your soil.

Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
  • Plant Type: Annual vegetable legume
  • Growth Habit: Bushy plant
  • Plant Height: 2–3 feet
  • Days to Harvest: 45–60 days
  • Pod Length: 4–6 inches
  • Flavor: Mild, slightly nutty

Cluster beans thrive in hot climates and well-drained soil, making them excellent for summer gardens.

International & Regional Names

Cluster beans are known by many names worldwide:

  • Cluster Beans / Guar Beans / Guar
  • Goru Chikkudu / Goruchikkudu Kaya (Telugu)
  • Gawar / Gawar Phali (Hindi)
  • Gavar Beans / Guvar Bean
  • Kothavarangai (Tamil)
  • Indian Cluster Bean

Why Grow Cluster Beans?

  • Traditional heirloom vegetable variety
  • Excellent source of dietary fiber
  • High-yield summer crop
  • Fixes nitrogen and improves soil health
  • Heat and drought tolerant
  • Great for raised beds, garden beds, and containers

Culinary Uses

Popular in Indian, Pakistani, and African cooking. Common dishes include:

  • Gawar Phali Sabzi
  • Cluster Bean Curry
  • South Indian Poriyal
  • Stir-fried Cluster Beans with spices

The tender pods can also be steamed, sautéed, or added to vegetable mixes.

How to Grow Cluster Beans

  • Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
  • Soil: Well-drained fertile soil with organic matter (garden soil + compost/vermicompost + coco coir or peat moss)
  • Planting Depth: ½ inch deep
  • Spacing: 6–8 inches apart; rows 18–24 inches apart
  • Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
  • Watering: Moderate — avoid overwatering
  • Harvest: Pick pods when young and tender (4–6 inches). Regular harvesting encourages continuous production.
  • Container Growing: Minimum 12–14 inch pot or 15×15 inch grow bag. Use well-drained potting mix with adequate sunlight.

What NOT To Do

  • Do not plant in cold soil
  • Do not overwater
  • Avoid shaded areas
  • Do not let pods mature too long if harvesting for vegetables

Seed Quality Promise

At Inherited Seeds, we pride ourselves on offering premium heirloom seeds. Our seeds are:

  • Open-pollinated
  • Non-GMO
  • Freshly harvested
  • Grown using sustainable practices
  • Sourced from South Indian farmers under fair trade

Under optimal conditions, seeds typically show 85–95% germination rates.

Perfect For

  • Home gardeners
  • Raised bed gardening
  • Traditional Indian vegetable gardens
  • Urban container gardening
  • Heirloom seed collectors
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