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વાલોળ
Lablab purpureus
Hyacinth bean वालोर
Native
Commonly known as Valor (sam).
Habit
Vegetables
Origin
Native
Flowering
Winter
Edible
Yes
Sun
Full sun · 6–8 hours
Water
Steady moisture
Drainage
Needs to drain well
Soil
Rich in organic matter
Started from
Seed
Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; seeds, if left to mature, can feed birds and other animals.
- Use a pot 12-15 inches deep and wide, or grow it directly in the garden.
- A rich, loose soil with compost (one-third soil, one-third compost manure, one-third sand) works well in a pot.
- Valor needs 6-8 hours of full sunlight.
- Soak seeds overnight before planting.
- Sow 1/2 inch deep and about 8 inches apart.
- It needs regular watering, keeping soil damp but not very wet.
- Give it a stick or string to climb as it grows tall.
- Add cow dung compost every 3 weeks, and spray neem oil occasionally to prevent pests, watch out for aphid attacks.
- Harvest tender pods after 45-60 days.
An important seasonal vegetable in Gujarati cuisine, especially in winter preparations.
- Tender pods and immature seeds are cooked as vegetables; mature seeds are used as pulses in some traditions.
These uses are documented for information only and are not medical advice. Always verify the species and the plant part before use.
Widely cultivated in India; common across Gujarat.