Mung bean.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual legume

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 3 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 12

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

Provide plenty of sunlight and keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Watch for yellowing leaves which often indicate the soil is staying too wet for too long.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season.

Engrais

A balanced fertilizer helps support pod production.

Taille

Pruning is generally not needed as you harvest the entire plant.

Rempotage

These are annuals and do not require repotting.

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 3 to 4 months

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is non-toxic, though raw seeds contain compounds that may cause digestive discomfort.

Enfants

The small, hard seeds pose a choking hazard to small children if left unattended.

Allergènes de contact

None notable.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may cause mild reactions in highly sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

Raw mung beans should be cooked thoroughly to neutralize anti-nutritional factors like lectins.

Comment l'identifier

• Compound leaves with three leaflets
• Small yellow pea like flowers
• Slender hairy green seed pods
• Small round olive green seeds

Hauteur

0,3 à 1m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,5m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

yellow, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

green, brown, black, Late summer to early autumn

Problèmes courants

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.
• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection causing white dusty spots on leaves.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

Spring, Early summer

Hivernage

This is an annual plant that completes its life cycle in one season and does not require overwintering.

En pot

They grow well in containers at least 20 centimeters deep with good drainage.

Plant alongside heavy feeders like corn to take advantage of the nitrogen fixation provided by the beans.

Bonnes associations

• Maïs — Corn provides structural support for the bean vines.
• concombre — Beans provide nitrogen that helps cucumber growth.

À éloigner de

• Oignon — Onions may inhibit the growth of legumes when planted in close proximity.

Espèces similaires

• Vigna angularis — Similar growth habit and agricultural use.

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Vigna

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Indian subcontinent

Préservation

Not of conservation concern as it is a widely cultivated agricultural crop.

It thrives in warm climates and relies on symbiotic bacteria to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, nitrogen fixing

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary, sprouting, cover crop, green manure

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

How long until harvest?

Most varieties are ready to harvest in 60 to 90 days.

Can I grow them in pots?

Yes, they grow well in containers at least 20 centimeters deep.

D'où vient le nom

The name Vigna honors the Italian botanist Domenico Vigna, while radiata refers to the radial arrangement of the seeds.

Bon à savoir

• Mung beans are one of the fastest growing sprouts.
• They are an excellent source of plant-based protein.
• The plant improves soil health by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.