Vigna umbellata, commonly known as rice bean, is a tropical legume cultivated for its edible beans and as a forage crop. It is a fast-growing annual.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerant of a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideal for tropical and subtropical climates.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Requires minimal fertilization due to nitrogen-fixing ability.
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Tolerates partial shade but may reduce yield.
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Water more frequently during dry spells and pod development.
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerant of a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideal for tropical and subtropical climates.
Sensitive to frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Requires minimal fertilization due to nitrogen-fixing ability.
Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Category
Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
1-3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
