ANKUR SEEDS BEANS ARDL 183

🌱 Ankur Seeds Beans ARDL-183 

ARDL-183 is a popular dolichos (sem) bean variety developed by Ankur Seeds, widely used by farmers for its early maturity, high yield, and strong market demand. It is suitable for both commercial cultivation and small-scale farming.

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🌿 Crop & Plant Characteristics

• Crop type: Dolichos bean (sem / hyacinth bean)
• Plant nature: Vigorous climbing vine (लता वाली फसल)
• Growth habit: Fast-growing with dense green foliage
• Support requirement: Needs staking or trellis system for proper growth
• Adaptability: Performs well in tropical and subtropical climates

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🥬 Pod (Fruit) Features

• Color: Bright green
• Shape: Smooth, cylindrical, tender pods
• Length: Around 7–8 cm
• Cluster formation:
  • Produces 10–12 pods per cluster
• Quality: Uniform size, अच्छे दिखने वाले (good market appearance)

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⏱️ Maturity & Harvesting

• First harvest: Within 45–50 days after sowing
• Harvest duration: Multiple pickings possible over a long period
• Advantage: Early harvest helps farmers get quicker returns

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🌾 Yield Potential

• Known for high productivity compared to many local varieties
• Produces consistent yield under proper crop management
• Suitable for commercial farming due to better returns

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🌦️ Sowing Season

You can grow ARDL-183 in two main seasons:

• Kharif season: May – August
• Rabi season: September – November

👉 It adapts well in both seasons if irrigation and care are managed properly.

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🌱 Cultivation Guidelines

1. Soil:

• Well-drained loamy soil is best
• pH range: 6.0–7.5

2. Sowing method:

• Direct sowing in field
• Spacing:
  • Row to row: 1.5–2 feet
  • Plant to plant: 1–1.5 feet

3. Irrigation:

• Regular watering required, especially during flowering and pod formation

4. Fertilizer:

• Apply FYM (farmyard manure) before sowing
• Balanced NPK fertilizers improve yield

5. Support system:

• Use bamboo sticks or wire support (very important for vine growth)

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🛡️ Disease & Pest Tolerance

• Shows moderate resistance to common pests and diseases
• Proper spray schedule (fungicide/insecticide) helps maintain crop health

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💰 Market & Profit Advantage

• Early harvesting = early selling opportunity
• Uniform pods = better price in mandi
• High yield = increased income per acre

👉 इसलिए किसान इस किस्म को ज्यादा पसंद करते हैं।

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⭐ Key Benefits Summary

• ✔ Early maturity (45–50 days)
• ✔ High yield potential
• ✔ Attractive green pods
• ✔ Suitable for Kharif + Rabi
• ✔ Good market demand and price