🌱 Chanda Beans, also known as Bush Beans, are a popular variety of green beans cultivated in India. They’re loved for their high yield, stringless pencil-shaped pods, and nutritional benefits.
Here’s a quick rundown:
Growth Habit: Bush-type, meaning they don’t require staking like pole beans.
Pod Characteristics: Stringless, green pencil pods about 6–8 inches long.
Harvest Time: Ready for picking in 40–45 days after sowing.
Foliage: Thick green leaves that help protect the pods from harsh sunlight and pests.
Rich in vitamins A, C, and Niacin.
High in fiber, promoting heart and gut health.
Contains antioxidants that help fight cellular damage.
May support bone health, reduce depression symptoms, and help prevent anemia and birth defects.
Sow seeds directly into warm soil (around 15°C or higher).
Space seeds about 3 inches apart, 1–1.5 inches deep.
Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Can be grown in containers or garden beds