French Bean Seeds Now Available for Just ₹66 – Order Easily from Home as National Seeds Corporation Launches Online Sale

French Bean Seeds

Krishi Dunia

• 06 Dec, 2025 12:07 PM IST ,
• Updated Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:42 PM

Good news for farmers! High-quality French bean (Contender variety) seeds are now available for just ₹66, and you can order them directly to your doorstep. The National Seeds Corporation (NSC) has listed this improved variety on the ONDC platform, making it easier for farmers to purchase seeds online without visiting the market.

French bean is a popular vegetable crop known for its steady demand throughout the year. It is considered a highly profitable and low-investment crop because it requires minimal fertilizer and water, and performs well even in low-moisture regions. Farmers also use its plants as green manure and animal fodder, making it a multi-purpose crop.

If you are planning to cultivate French beans this season, the information below will be extremely helpful.

How to Order French Bean Seeds Online

• NSC has introduced the “Contender” variety online due to increasing farmer demand.
• Farmers can order directly from the NSC–ONDC Seed Store.
• Along with major crops like paddy and wheat, the cultivation of vegetable pulses is increasing rapidly—French beans being among the most preferred choices.
• The option to order seeds from home saves farmers both time and effort.

Key Features of the ‘Contender’ French Bean Variety

The Contender variety is one of the most widely grown and trusted French bean types in India. Its major characteristics include:

• Fast-growing dwarf/bushy plant type
• Ready to harvest in just 50–55 days
• Long, cylindrical, deep green pods with no fiber
• Average yield of 75–100 quintals per hectare
• Tolerant to mosaic virus and powdery mildew
• Performs well with minimal care

Thanks to these traits, it is suitable for both hill regions and plains across India.

Seed Price – Only ₹66

• A 100-gram seed pack is available for just ₹66, after a 25% discount.
• The price is for a limited time, making it a great opportunity for farmers to buy easily from home.

How to Grow French Beans (Simple Method)

• French beans can be cultivated in summer, monsoon, and winter, but the rabi season gives the highest yield.
• 15–20 kg seed is enough for one hectare.
• Treat the seeds before sowing and prepare the soil thoroughly.

Recommended spacing:

• Row-to-row: 30 cm
• Plant-to-plant: 10 cm

Apply light irrigation immediately after sowing to ensure quick germination.
This method ensures uniform crop growth and leads to better overall yield.