Based on the seed packet, this is an NSC French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seed pack (100 g). The packet does not mention a specific variety name, so the following are the crop/product details that can be used in an NSC marketing sheet.

NSC French Bean – ARKA KOMAL

Crop: French Bean (Common Bean / Snap Bean)

Botanical Name:Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Crop Type: Vegetable

Seed Class: Truthfully Labelled (TL) Seed

Pack Size: 100 g

Seed Treatment: Thiram-treated seed (Not for food, feed or oil purposes)

Key Characteristics

• Bush type vegetable bean (depending on variety)
• Tender, attractive green pods
• High market demand for fresh vegetables
• Suitable for kitchen gardens and commercial cultivation
• Rich in protein, vitamins A & C, calcium, iron and dietary fibre
• Good shelf life with proper harvesting

Agronomic Features

• Maturity: 55–70 days (variety dependent)
• First Harvest: 45–55 days after sowing
• Pod Colour: Green
• Pod Type: Tender, smooth, stringless (variety dependent)
• Harvesting: Multiple pickings at 3–4 day intervals

Suitable Season

• Kharif: June – July
• Rabi (South India): September – November
• Summer: January – February (under irrigation)

Suitable Climate

• Best temperature: 18–25°C
• Performs best in cool to moderate climates
• Sensitive to frost and prolonged waterlogging. (Vikaspedia)

Soil Requirement

• Well-drained loam or sandy loam
• Soil pH: 5.5–7.0 (KVK Anjaw)

Seed Rate

• Bush type: 50–60 kg/ha
• Pole type: 25–30 kg/ha (KVK Anjaw)

Spacing

• Row to Row: 30–45 cm
• Plant to Plant: 10–15 cm (KVK Anjaw)

Yield Potential

• Green pod yield: 10–20 tonnes/ha (depending on variety and management). (ICAR-IIHR)

Major Advantages

• Early harvesting
• High market value
• Excellent cooking quality
• Suitable for fresh market and processing
• Good nutritional value

Major Diseases

• Anthracnose
• Rust
• Bacterial blight
• Bean Mosaic Virus
• Powdery mildew (HP Agriculture)

Major Insect Pests

• Aphids
• Bean bug
• Thrips
• Pod borers
• Mites (HP Agriculture)

Nutritional Value

French bean is a rich source of:

• Protein
• Dietary fibre
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Folate
• Calcium
• Iron

Details visible on your NSC packet

• Product: French Bean
• Pack Size: 100 g
• Seed Treatment: Thiram
• Packing: February 2026
• Manufacturer: National Seeds Corporation Limited (NSC)