Kidney Bean Production Technology

Kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), also known as Rajma, are a protein-rich, high-value legume crop, widely grown for their nutritional and commercial importance. With scientific cultivation practices, farmers can achieve higher yields, better quality, and increased profitability.

 Key Steps for Profitable Kidney Bean Cultivation

 Ideal Climate & Soil Conditions

 Temperature: 15-25°C – Prefers moderate temperatures for healthy growth

 Soil Type: Well-drained loamy soil with high organic content (pH 6.0-7.5)

Water Requirement: Requires moderate irrigation at key growth stages

High-Yielding Kidney Bean Varieties

 Popular varieties: PDR 14, HUR 15, VL Rajma 63, Arka Komal

 Disease-resistant types: Pant Rajma 5, Uttara – Best for disease-prone areas

Market preference: Choose between red, white, or speckled kidney beans based on demand

 Smart Sowing & Seed Treatment

Seed rate: 50-75 kg/ha depending on variety

Best sowing time: Mid-June to early July (Kharif season) & October-November (Rabi season)

Seed treatment: Treat with Rhizobium & PSB (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria) to enhance nitrogen fixation

Nutrient & Water Management

Balanced fertilization:

• Nitrogen (N): 20-30 kg/ha
• Phosphorus (P): 40-60 kg/ha
• Potassium (K): 25-30 kg/ha

Irrigation schedule: Essential at flowering, pod formation & grain filling stages

Weed, Pest & Disease Control

Weed management: Use Pendimethalin (pre-emergence herbicide) for weed control

Common pests: Bean aphids, whiteflies – Managed with Neem-based biopesticides

Disease control: Rust, bacterial blight – Prevent with proper crop rotation & fungicides

 Harvesting & Post-Harvest Management

 Harvest when pods turn yellow-brown & beans harden

Proper drying ensures longer shelf life & better market price

Average yield: 2.0-3.5 tons per hectare