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Mung Beans Seeds
LATIN NAME
Vigna radiata
SEASON
Annual
HEIGHT
12 - 36 inches
WHEN TO PLANT
Late Spring to early Summer
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Low
COLD TOLERANCE
Poor
HEAT TOLERANCE
Excellent
SHADE TOLERANCE
Fair
DAYS TO MATURITY
60 - 90 days
IDEAL FOR
Food source, cover crop
About...
Mung Beans (Vigna radiata) - Mung Beans are a warm season legume that is similar to cowpeas, however it has a shorter growing season. Mung beans are fairly similar in size and look to cowpeas, but the seed is smaller. This warm season legume is know for its excellent drought and heat tolerance.MORE COVER CROP OPTIONS
Planting Directions
SOWING TEMPERATURE
60F +
SEEDING RATE
15 - 25 lbs / acre
AVERAGE GERMINATION TIME
2 - 5 days
PLANTING DEPTH
1 - 1.5 inches
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast or drill
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
USDA ZONES
3 - 11
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Fast
Mung Beans (Vigna radiata) - Mung Beans are a warm season legume that is similar to cowpeas, however it has a shorter growing season. Mung beans are fairly similar in size and look to cowpeas, but the seed is smaller. This warm season legume is know for its excellent drought and heat tolerance. Mungs beans require very little water, therefore it makes for a perfect component in grazing mixtures. Mung beans have excellent nitrogen fixing potential and it beneficial for surface compaction and weed control.
Seed at 15 - 25 lbs per acre planted at 1 - 1 1/2 inches deep in a well prepared seed bed. When planted in early June, the crop will flower in 50 to 60 days, and will continue to flower for a few weeks. Grown primarily in the Midwest and Southeast maturing at 1 - 3 feet in height.
Mung beans are also cultivated across Asia, known for their versatility in both sweet and savory dishes, and are a highly nutritious, low calorie, rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are used whole, ground into flour, or sprouted, and are a staple in many cuisines for soups, curries, and desserts, offering a complete protein when cooked with rice.