Moth bean
SpeciesVigna aconitifolia
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourcefrom Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“75 days from seed to your first harvest.” — Moth Bean: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (75 days)
from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Select a location with full sun (minimum 6-8 hours daily).” — How to Grow Moth Bean: Complete Planting, Care & Harvest Guide
“Very low; the most drought-resistant pulse crop, succeeds on 200-300 mm” — How to Grow Moth Beans USA | Complete Growing Guide
“A pH of about 6.5–7.5” — How to Grow Moth Beans USA | Complete Growing Guide
“Zone 8–12” — Moth Bean: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (75 days)
“For home gardens, sow seeds 1 inch deep and 3-4 inches apart” — How to Grow Moth Bean: Complete Planting, Care & Harvest Guide
“thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart after emergence.” — How to Grow Moth Bean: Complete Planting, Care & Harvest Guide
“Seeds germinate quickly in five to seven days in warm soil.” — Moth Bean: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (75 days)
“Pods turn brown and dry on the plant.” — Moth Bean: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (75 days)
“The small, yellowish-brown beans are packed with protein and cook quickly compared to larger legumes.” — Moth Bean: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (75 days)
“Moth beans make excellent ground cover between taller crops like corn and sorghum” — Moth Bean: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (75 days)
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Moth bean
- Fact sheet: 10 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian