Sem – Kashi Bauni (Indian Bean – Kashi Bouni Sem-207)

• ·Bush Type, No Staking Needed – Kashi Bauni has a compact, bushy growth habit (~65–70 cm tall), meaning farmers don’t need staking/support structures — easier to grow and cost-effective.
• ·Early & Extended Harvest Window – first picking starts ~90–95 days after sowing, and pods remain available until late March, giving a long harvest window and repeated pickings.
• ·Attractive & Market-Friendly Pods – Pods are 10–12 cm long, 2.5–2.8 cm wide, tender, uniform and visually appealing for fresh markets.
• ·High Yield Potential – Average green pod yield across five pickings is ~236 q/ha, offering excellent returns per hectare.
• ·Heat & Disease Tolerance – Tolerant to Dolichos Yellow Mosaic Virus (DYMV) and can withstand high temperatures up to ~35 °C, helping ensure stable production in warm conditions.
• ·Wide Agro-Climatic Adaptation – Notified for commercial cultivation across many states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana & Delhi.Seed & Crop Info
• ·Developed & Released By: ICAR – Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi, and released by Central Variety Release Committee.
• ·Crop Season: Rabi (Seed sowing: Oct–Nov).
• ·Harvest: First harvest in ~90–95 days, continuing over many weeks with multiple pickings.Why Farmers & Buyers Prefer Kashi Bauni
• ·No staking needed — reduces labor and cost.
• ·Long harvest window — extended picking increases total marketable yield.
• ·Attractive pods — uniform, moderate-sized, and preferred by retailers and consumers.
• ·Heat & virus tolerance — reliable performance even in warmer conditions.
• ·Suitable for fresh markets & kitchen gardens — strong color and texture boost demand.