Green Gram (Mung Bean) Plant
Green gram (Vigna radiata), an annual from India, grows 0.6-1.2 m in sandy loam with full sun, needs moderate moisture to yield 0.3-0.6 kg of seeds and sprouts, supporting digestion with regular watering and 10:20:20 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
0.6-1.2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (seeds, sprouts)
Medicinal
Yes (antioxidants)
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular, keep moist
Plant Weight
~0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.8-1.2
Yield Per Plant
0.3-0.6 kg
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Improves digestion, blood sugar
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with balanced NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Bacterial Leaf Spot
Yellow mottling, White powdery growth, Dark lesions, Wilting with soggy roots, Dark spots with yellow halos
Resistant varieties, remove infected plants, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove debris, copper sprays, Improve drainage
No chemical cure, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Bactericides with copper hydroxide