Black Gram (Urad Bean) Plant
Black gram (Vigna mungo), an annual from India, grows 0.3-1 m in loamy soil with full sun, requires moderate moisture to yield 0.3-0.6 kg of seeds, aiding digestion and bone health with regular watering and 5:10:10 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
0.3-1 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (seeds)
Medicinal
Yes (anti-inflammatory)
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
25-35
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen NPK (5:10:10)
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
5:10:10
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Supports digestion, bone health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with low-nitrogen NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Crinkle Virus, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Web Blight
White powdery coating, Crinkled distorted leaves, Black lesions, Wilting with decayed roots, Fungal webbing
Neem oil, sulfur, No organic cure, Remove debris, copper sprays, Improve drainage, Remove infected parts
Fungicides with myclobutanil, No chemical cure, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with carbendazim