The Cluster bean is grown in medium to light textured soil having a pH of 7.0 to 8.5. Water logged conditions affects the crop growth. Heavy loam soils are not suitable for cultivation of cluster bean. Also the crop growth is affected in the high moisturized area.Traditionally, pods of the clusterbean are used for vegetable purpose. Its plant, seed and straw are good source of nutritive fodder and feed for livestock. Clusterbean is also raised as a green manure and cover crop. Being a leguminous crop, it enriches the soil fertility by fixing the atmospheric nitrogen.