French Bean – Contender

Special Characteristics

• Early maturing variety (first picking in about 45–50 days after sowing).
• Bush type, compact and erect plants.
• High yielding and widely adaptable.
• Pods are straight, smooth, fleshy, stringless, tender, and bright green.
• Excellent pod quality with good keeping and transportability.
• Suitable for both fresh market and processing.
• Performs well in spring-summer and kharif seasons under irrigated conditions.

Seed Rate

• 25–30 kg per acre

Spacing

• Row to row: 45 cm
• Plant to plant: 10–15 cm

Expected Yield

• 35–45 quintals per acre (3.5–4.5 tonnes/acre) under good crop management.