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French BeanRabiBush typeUpdated 6 September 2026

Arka Komal

An ICAR-IIHR bush variety, originally an introduction from Afghanistan, with straight, flat, green pods and large brown seed. Valued for good transport and keeping quality.

SeasonRabi
Maturity periodFirst pick ~65–70 days
Expected yield~19 t/ha (plus seed ~3 t/ha if left to mature)
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
French Bean
Type
Bush type
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
First pick ~65–70 days
Seed rate
60–80 kg/ha (about 24–32 kg/acre)
Expected yield
~19 t/ha (plus seed ~3 t/ha if left to mature)
Suitable soil
Loam
Release
Released by ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru

About this variety

Arka Komal is a bush French bean from ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, originally introduced from Afghanistan and then selected for Indian conditions. It carries straight, flat, green pods and large brown seed, and is particularly valued for good transport and keeping quality — the pods hold up well on the journey to a distant market, which matters for growers who cannot sell locally the same day. The variety also gives a worthwhile dry-seed yield if a portion of the crop is left to mature instead of being picked green.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeBush type
    MaturityFirst pick ~65–70 days
    Yield potential~19 t/ha (plus seed ~3 t/ha if left to mature)
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance claimed
    SoilLoam
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeMid-October to November for the plains rabi crop
  • Seed rate60–80 kg/ha (about 24–32 kg/acre)
  • SpacingRows 30–45 cm apart, plants 8–10 cm apart in the row

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

First pick ~65–70 days

Expected yield

~19 t/ha (plus seed ~3 t/ha if left to mature)

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • No special resistance claimed

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Good transport and keeping quality — suits distant markets
  • Can also give a worthwhile dry-seed yield if left to mature
  • Well adapted to southern growing conditions

Things to consider

  • No special disease resistance claimed — certified seed still matters most
  • Slower to first pick than Contender or Pusa Parvati

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu