Sword Bean
Canavalia gladiata

Sword Bean 

Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata) grows up to 6 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Sword Bean 

Habit

Vine

Height

3-4 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well Drained, Loamy

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Asia, Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical

Temperature (°)

25-35°C

Humidity (%)

70-90%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular, deep watering

Plant Weight 

1-2 kg

Flowering Time

Summer, Fall

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 6.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Edible pods

NPK ratio 

05:10:10

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

High protein, edible

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight, Yellow Mosaic Virus. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

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