Mung bean

SpeciesVigna radiata

Also called green gram, moong bean, maash

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Mung bean
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek.) is an important annual legume” — Frontiers | Critical temperature requirement for the germination and establishment of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in tem

Days to germination2–16 days

“The median germination rate observed was highly variable (2–16 days) across genotypes in response to temperature treatment” — Frontiers | Critical temperature requirement for the germination and establishment of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in tem

Days to maturity60–90 days

“They have a short growing period (60–90 days under subtropical conditions)” — Frontiers | Critical temperature requirement for the germination and establishment of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in tem

Germination temperature65.5 °F

“Germination occurred at all tested temperatures, with the highest germination percentage observed at 20°C on paper towels” — Frontiers | Critical temperature requirement for the germination and establishment of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in tem

Waterconsistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation

from Bean · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Bean · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing6–8 in

from Bean · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Height42–54 in

from Bean · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Propagationseed

from Bean · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Ready whentender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety

from Bean · “Harvest when pods are tender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Edible partswhole seed, sprouted, processed into various forms

“Mungbean is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, and can be eaten as a whole seed, sprouted, or processed into various forms” — Frontiers | Critical temperature requirement for the germination and establishment of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in tem

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