Stay fit and active by growing sem phalis in your garden, balcony or terrace. They are very nutritious and better than the ones available in the market.
Botanical Name: Lablab purpureus
Other Names: Lab Lab, Seim Bean, Hyacinth Bean, Indian Bean, Lablab bean and Kidney bean
Growing Season: July-August
Ideal Temperature: 18-25°C
Uses: Used in making sabzi and khichdi
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Loamy soil
- 5-6 hours of daily sunlight
- Regular watering
- Use organic fertilizer or cow manure
How to Sow Seeds
- Soak the seeds in water for one day and sow them 1 inch deep in ground or medium size pots
- For ground, sow the seeds atleast 1 foot apart to provide adequate room for growth
- For pots sow one or two seeds per pot
Seed Care
- Water the seeds every day to keep the soil moist.
How to Care for Dolichos Beans
Sunlight: Place the pots in a location that receives 5-6 hours of sunlight.
Watering: Water the plants at regular intervals to keep the soil moist.
Soil: Loamy soil is best for growing sem phalis. You can also add cow manure to improve fertility.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every month with an organic fertilizer.
Harvesting: You can harvest the beans after two-three months. Pick only the fully-grown sem beans.
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