8 Best Indian Vegetable Seeds to Buy for Ample Harvest

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Last Updated: 19.10.2023
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Check out the Best Indian Vegetable Seeds to Buy for Ample Harvest! Grow these veggies in your garden and enjoy them fresh on your platter!

If you like growing your own food then here are the Best Indian Vegetable Seeds to Buy for Ample Harvest! Just a few plants will give you plenty of veggies for the entire family!

Have a look at the best vegetables to grow on the balcony here


Best Indian Vegetable Seeds to Buy for Ample Harvest

The plants on this list grow fast and provide a good harvest. They are also easy to grow in pots!

1. Cucumber

Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus

Start the seeds of cucumber anytime and it will be ready to harvest in 50-70 days. Just make sure it gets plenty of bright sunlight and water the plant regularly.

Here’s all you need to know about growing cucumbers 

2. Tomato

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Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Tomatoes are easy to grow and love direct sunlight for 5-6 hours to thrive. The perfect time to grow tomatoes is between June-Aug and get a beautiful harvest in 65-70 days.

Check out the best soil for growing tomatoes here

3. Radish

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Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus

The best time to grow radishes in India is between August to January. Make sure the plant gets ample direct sunlight and it will be ready to harvest within 35 to 40 days of planting.

4. Beans

The optimum time to sow beans seeds in India is between July to August. Give it plenty of light, water well, and it will be ready to harvest in 60-70 days.

Have a look at the best types of beans to grow in India here

5. Green Chilly

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Indian food tastes yummy with Hari Mirch, and the best part is that you can grow these chilies easily at home. Harvest them within 80-90 days after sowing seeds.

Here are the best tips on growing green chilies 

6. Brinjal

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Botanical Name: Solanum melongena

Grow brinjal seeds directly into the garden or pots and you will be ready to harvest fresh in 100-110 days.  A sunny spot with moist soil is the key to keeping your eggplants happy.

Check out our article on growing brinjal here

7. Bhindi / Lady Finger

Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus

Grow the seeds when the weather is warm and the plant will be ready to harvest in 60-70 days. Amend the growing medium with vermicompost and cow dung manure for the best growth.

8. Gourds

Botanical Name: Cucurbitaceae

Gourds have various species with their unique shape, color, and size. Sow the seeds at any time of the year and it will be ready to harvest in 55-75 days.

Here are the best gourds to grow in India

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