Horse Gram Plant
Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), an annual from India, grows 0.3-0.6 m in sandy loam with full sun, thrives in low moisture, yielding 0.2-0.5 kg of seeds that aid weight loss and diabetes control with infrequent watering and 5:10:10 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
0.3-0.6 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
Yes (seeds)
Medicinal
Yes (diabetes control)
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, arid
Temperature (°)
25-35
Humidity (%)
40-60
Potting media
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen NPK (5:10:10)
Watering
Infrequent, drought-tolerant
Plant Weight
~0.3-0.6 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.0
Yield Per Plant
0.2-0.5 kg
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Aids weight loss, diabetes control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with low-nitrogen NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Bacterial Leaf Spot, Mosaic Virus
Dark lesions, White powdery coating, Wilting with soggy roots, Dark spots with yellow halos, Mottled leaves
Remove debris, copper sprays, Neem oil, sulfur, Improve drainage, Copper sprays, No organic cure
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Bactericides with copper hydroxide, No chemical cure