Mung Bean
Vigna radiata
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Quick Info
water
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
spacing
10 cm between plants, 40 cm between rows
depth
3-4 cm deep
sun
Full sun
season
Any season - very fast crop (60-75 days)
frost
Frost sensitive
height
30-60 cm
gemination
3-5 days (very fast)
sprout to harvest
60-75 days
soil ph
6.0-7.0
soil type
Well-drained sandy loam
fertilizer needs
Low - fixes own nitrogen, moderate P
About
Mung bean is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant legume suited to PNG lowland conditions. It matures in just 60-75 days, making it one of the quickest protein crops available. Mung beans are eaten as whole beans, split dal, or sprouted (bean sprouts). The crop fixes nitrogen and improves soil, making it an excellent rotation or intercrop.
Health Benefits
High in plant protein (24%), dietary fibre, folate, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1. Mung bean sprouts are rich in vitamin C. Easy to digest compared to many other legumes. Low in anti-nutritional factors.
Market Requirements
Dried beans should be clean, uniform green, and properly dried to 12% moisture. Sprouts should be crisp, white, and fresh. Sell dried beans in 500g-1kg packs.