Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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French Beans
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Quantity
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35 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are French Beans Seeds? — Crop Overview
French Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) (Chikkudu Kaya | French Beans | Beans) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its tender, edible green pods. It is widely cultivated for both home consumption and market sale, offering quick harvest and good returns. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi French Beans — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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250–400 g per plant / 50–70 quintal per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for irrigated & semi rain-fed farming
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Nutrition
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Rich in protein, fiber, vitamins A & C
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh pods for kitchen + dry seeds for sale
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Soil Health
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Nitrogen-fixing — improves soil fertility for next crop
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Nutritional Value of French Beans
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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2.4 g
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Dietary Fiber
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3.4 g
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Iron
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1.0 mg
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Vitamin C
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12 mg
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Calories
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31 kcal
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How to Grow French Beans Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, plough to 20–25 cm depth, pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / Ridge & furrow / Containers
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Seed Rate
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1–2 seeds per pot / 20–25 kg per acre
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Spacing
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30 × 45 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — avoid waterlogging
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost preferred — suitable for natural farming
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, pod borers — use neem oil spray
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Harvest
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45–55 days — harvest tender green pods regularly
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Sowing Calendar for French Beans — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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August–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–December
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December–February
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Summer
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All South India
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January–March
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March–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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45–55 days after sow
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French Beans — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Phaseolus vulgaris
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Telugu Name
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Chikkudu Kaya (చిక్కుడు కాయ)
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Hindi Name
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French Beans
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Tamil Name
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Beans
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Kharif / Rabi / Summer
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Germination
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5–8 days
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Days to Harvest
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45–55 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of French Beans Seeds Across India
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Region/Language
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Common Name
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English
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French Beans, Green Beans
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Telugu
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Chikkudu Kaya
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Hindi
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French Beans, Hari Phali
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Tamil
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Beans
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Kannada
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Beans
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Malayalam
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Beans
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Marathi
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French Beans
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Bengali
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Beans
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Gujarati
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Fansi
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Why Buy French Beans Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — French Beans Seeds
What is French Beans in Telugu?
Chikkudu Kaya (చిక్కుడు కాయ) — chikkuḍu kāya
Desi or hybrid?
100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
Best season in Telangana?
June–August (Kharif), October–December (Rabi), January–March (Summer)
Suitable for small farms?
Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
Germination rate?
85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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