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FRENCH BEANS

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: French Beans Green / Beans / Fansi (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Crisp & Tender Pods: Produces stringless, straight, bright green, crunchy pods rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Perfect for quick stir-fries, poriyal, pulao, salads, and vegetable bakes.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Ideal for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 10–12 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard plots.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Phaseolus vulgaris
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from October to February (winter crop) and July to September (monsoon crop).
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	6 to 10 days
Maturity / First Harvest	45 to 60 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Requires rich, well-draining sandy-loam soil. Potting mix: equal parts fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost or vermicompost. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Sowing: Sow seeds directly into final pots or garden beds 1 to 1.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{2}$ inch) deep. Space seeds 4 to 6 inches apart. Keep soil moist in a sunny location. (Direct sowing is recommended to avoid transplant shock).
Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but never waterlogged. Avoid splashing water on leaves during watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Spacing & Care: Provide lightweight wooden stakes or a small trellis if growing bush or pole varieties. Being a legume, it fixes its own nitrogen; apply a balanced organic manure or vermicompost once flowering begins. Spray neem oil solution to protect against aphids and leaf miners.

Fast & Frequent Harvests: Ready for first picking in just 45–50 days, giving continuous, heavy yields over several weeks.
Soil Enhancer: Naturally improves soil health by fixing atmospheric nitrogen into the growing medium.
Urban Garden Friendly: Compact growth habit makes it exceptionally well-suited for terrace container gardening and small balconies.