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Mung bean seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a compact, upright to slightly spreading growth habit. These plants develop slender stems, trifoliate leaves, and form pods along the branches during the growing cycle. Mung beans thrive in warm temperatures and require a frost-free growing period for proper development. They adapt well to a range of well-drained soils and are commonly cultivated in garden plots and agricultural fields. With consistent sunlight and moderate watering, plants establish quickly and produce pods over the growing season.
Features
- Warm-season legume with compact, upright growth
- Produces pods along stems during development
- Suitable for garden plots and field cultivation
- Adaptable to various well-drained soil types
- Requires full sun and consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Vigna radiata
- Common Name (US): Mung Bean
- Seed Type / Variety: Legume crop variety
- Growth Habit: Upright to slightly spreading annual plant
- USDA Zones: 5–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Summer
- Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 3–7 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
- Mature Plant Size: 30–90 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants
