{"product_id":"sesbania-grandiflora-10-pot","title":"Sesbania grandiflora - 10\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSesbania grandiflora, commonly called Agati or the hummingbird tree, is a soft-wooded, fast-growing small tree native to South and Southeast Asia and grown across India. It reaches flowering size within a year or two and produces large, curved pea-like flowers in white or pink-red, followed by long slender pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Indian kitchens its flowers (agathi\/bok phool) and tender leaves are popular vegetables, especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Bengal. As a legume it fixes atmospheric nitrogen, so it is also planted as a quick-growing green manure, fodder and living fence in farms and home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabaceae (Leguminosae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth and Southeast Asia, including India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous, pinnately compound leaves with many small oblong leaflets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite or pink to red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutumn to winter (Sep-Feb), can flower much of the year in warm areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for good growth and flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water regularly while young. Established trees are fairly drought-tolerant but flower better with steady moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; prefers well-drained loamy soil but tolerates sandy, clay and even periodically waterlogged or saline soils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in 22-40 C. Frost-sensitive; growth stops below about 10 C and cold can kill young trees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates a wide range; suited to humid tropical and monsoon climates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeder as a legume; a little compost or balanced fertilizer at planting is enough. Avoid heavy nitrogen as it fixes its own.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune to keep low and bushy for easy flower and leaf harvest; trees can be cut back hard and will resprout vigorously.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest grown in open ground; if potted use a large container and transplant to the ground within a year for proper development.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily grown from seed, which germinates fast; can also be raised from semi-hardwood cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; may face stem borers, leaf-eating caterpillars, aphids and occasional root or stem rot in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers and leaves are widely eaten as food in India and are non-toxic when cooked; no significant toxicity to humans or pets is reported.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flowers and tender leaves are cooked as a nutritious vegetable in South Indian and Bengali cuisine (agathi keerai, bok phool).\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Nitrogen-fixing green manure that improves and enriches farm and garden soil.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fast-growing fodder for cattle, goats and other livestock.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Quick shade, windbreak and living fence or support tree for crops like pepper and betel.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Used in traditional Indian and Ayurvedic home remedies.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds at the start of the monsoon (Jun-Jul) when warmth and moisture give the fastest establishment; seedlings can flower within the first year.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Pick a frost-free, sunny spot with free-draining soil. In North India protect young plants from winter cold. Pinch and prune the main stem early to keep the tree low so flowers and leaves stay within easy reach for harvest.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre Sesbania grandiflora flowers and leaves edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The flowers (agathi \/ bok phool) and tender leaves are popular cooked vegetables in South Indian and Bengali cuisine and are considered nutritious and safe to eat when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does the Agati tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the fastest-growing small trees, often reaching 3-4 m and starting to flower within the first year of planting in warm Indian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Sesbania grandiflora in North India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in summer and monsoon it grows well, but it is frost-sensitive. In cold northern winters protect young trees, as temperatures near or below 10 C stop growth and frost can kill them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256342348022,"sku":"PLT-SESBANIAGRAN-P10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-sesbania-grandiflora-hummingbird-tree-plant-16969308930188_eedd556d-87b7-42d3-97cc-52c506100dd3.jpg?v=1783923924","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sesbania-grandiflora-10-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}