Also known as Celera-Bean · Green Gam · Green-Gram
Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) is an annual legume widely cultivated for its edible seeds, used in countless cuisines and valued for its nutritional profile.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
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Mung beans thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and pod production.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod development. Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
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Thrives in warm temperatures, with optimal growth between 20-30°C. Sensitive to frost; plant after the danger of frost has passed.
Outdoor
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Low Nitrogen
25% intensity
As nitrogen-fixing legumes, they need minimal fertilizer. A light application of a balanced or low-nitrogen fertilizer is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Mung beans require consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly once pods begin to mature to prevent splitting.
Pruning is generally not necessary for mung beans grown for their edible sprouts or pods. If grown as an ornamental or for excessive vegetative growth, light pinching of the tips can encourage bushier development.
Remove any diseased or damaged foliage promptly.
Mung beans are typically propagated by seed. Sow seeds directly into the soil after the last frost, at a depth of 2-3 cm. Space plants about 10-15 cm apart in rows that are 30-45 cm apart.
Germination usually occurs within 5-10 days in warm soil.
Repotting is not applicable as mung beans are annuals typically grown from seed directly in the ground or in containers for a single season's harvest. If grown in pots for sprouts, the entire plant is harvested and the pot is cleaned for a new batch.
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Where Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vigna |
| Species | Vigna radiata |
Similar in genus Vigna
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