Published Jun 06, 2023
Kamal Kakdi in Hindi, Kakkari in Malayalam, Dosakaya in Telugu and Vellarikkai in Tamil. Beans are available in commercially different varieties like Ooty 1, FB 2 and YCD 1 etc.
Beans are grown in temperatures of 17.5-27°C. The ideal soil is loamy, silty and clay with cool climatic conditions. Contrastingly, french beans grow faster in warmer climates.
The soil must be ploughed thoroughly and added with organic matter. The spacing required is 90X90 cm. Also, apply farm yard manure for an ideal yield.
Irrigation must be done immediately after sowing. It requires 3 to 9 cycles of weeding and pest control. The main diseases spotted are powdery mildew, mosaic and rust.
Indian beans are ready to harvest after 2 to 3 months of sowing. The average yield is 100 -120 quintals per hectare. The marketing is easy as green veggies are in high demand.
Beans appreciate sunlight, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. Generally, one plant produces 20 pods, bringing 5 to 6 beans.