One Bean Plant, 150 Varieties Later — How a Rajasthan Man Turned His Home Into an Urban Garden

Cluster beans are among the easiest vegetables to grow at home. They do not need a large backyard, expensive equipment, or hours of maintenance. Give them a sunny spot, healthy soil, and regular watering, and they can reward you with a steady harvest throughout the season. For Vijay Sharma, however, growing cluster beans was not about picking up a new hobby. It began with a simple frustration. The Bikaner resident and his mother had always enjoyed eating cluster beans, but over time, they became increasingly disappointed with the quality available in local markets. “The quality of the veget...