East West

About East-West Seeds

East-West Seed is one of the world's leading tropical vegetable seed companies, founded in 1982 by Dutch seedsman Simon Groot, who was awarded the World Food Prize in 2019 for his pioneering work with smallholder farmers. The company is the market leader for tropical vegetable seeds in Asia and is expanding rapidly across Africa and Latin America. In India, East-West Seed operates as a subsidiary of the East-West Seed Group, breeding, producing, and marketing hybrid vegetable varieties specifically adapted to Indian climates and farming practices. With a mission to improve the livelihoods of farmers through better-quality seeds and knowledge sharing, East-West Seed has trained tens of thousands of Indian farmers and built a strong reputation for innovation in tropical vegetable breeding.

East-West Seed offers a wide portfolio of hybrid seeds across bitter gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, chilli, brinjal, pumpkin, snake gourd, cauliflower, tomato, sweet corn, coriander, yard long beans, papaya, and marigold. Its varieties are bred for high yield, disease and virus tolerance, attractive fruit quality, and good keeping quality that improves transport and shelf life. Flagship hits like the Palee and Prachi bitter gourds, the Naga ridge gourd, and the Maxima Yellow and Arrow Gold marigolds have been trusted by Indian farmers for generations, making East-West a dependable choice for both vegetable growers and commercial cultivators.

Popular East-West Seeds

• Bitter Gourd Seeds: Palee F1, Prachi F1, Maya 009 F1, Pragati 065 F1
• Ridge Gourd Seeds: Naga, New LU 730 F1, Naavi, Sorot F1, Rama F1
• Cucumber Seeds: Nazia F1, Zeba, Encounter
• Chilli & Hot Pepper Seeds: Ulka 686 F1, Demon F1
• Pumpkin: Seeds: Arjuna F1 Pumpkin, Yield Pro 169 F1 Pumpkin, EW 238 F1 Pumpkin
• Snake Gourd Seeds: Covai 951 Snake Gourd
• Other Vegetable, Fruit & Flower Seeds: RIA 834 Tomato, Lalita F1 Brinjal, Dhaval 043 F1 Cauliflower, Ande Yard Long Beans, Golden Cob F1 Sweet Corn, Ramses Coriander, Sapna F1 Papaya

Why Choose East-West for Seeds?

East-West seeds are bred through decades of tropical vegetable research to deliver high yield, strong disease and virus tolerance, and dependable performance in Indian growing conditions. The varieties are developed with farmer profitability in mind, emphasising traits like uniform fruit quality, attractive colour, and improved keeping quality that reduces damage during transport and extends shelf life. With a portfolio spanning gourds, cucumber, chilli, pumpkin, brinjal, tomato, coriander, papaya, and marigold, East-West covers different seasons and farming needs across Kharif, Rabi, and summer. Backed by strong breeding and farmer training programmes, East-West hybrids help growers achieve better yields and stronger returns. For farmers seeking proven tropical vegetable genetics, East-West offers quality and reliability trusted across generations.

How to Choose the Right East-West Seeds?

Choose the right East-West seed based on your crop, local climate, soil type, growing season, and yield goals. Select hybrids with high germination, disease resistance, and suitability for your region to achieve healthy crop growth and better productivity. Check the crop duration, maturity period, and market demand for the variety, and match it to your sowing season for the best results.

Why Buy East-West Seeds from BigHaat?

BigHaat is a trusted online agri-input platform where farmers can buy East-West seeds online, including vegetable seeds, fruit seeds, flower seeds, and other crop seeds. Choose seed varieties based on your crop, region, and other farming requirements. BigHaat offers 100% original and genuine products from leading manufacturers at competitive prices, along with attractive offers, doorstep delivery, and Cash on Delivery, making it convenient for farmers across India to purchase quality products.