So I just recently found out the right way to pronounce their name. Boy, I have been butchering their name for a while now. Oh well, you learn something new everyday right? I have shown you how to grow kidney beans, how to grow navy beans and even how to grow butter beans in earlier posts. I hope you are ready to learn how to grow mung beans, in today’s post.
Their scientific name is Vigna radiata and they are found mainly in South East Asia, East Asia as well as India. Nowadays most people tend to sprout these beans instead of actually planting them in soil. We have also seen an increase in their use as an alternative to meat and eggs as plant-based protein. The many health benefits include lowering blood pressure, combating inflammation, managing type 2 diabetes and lowering bad cholesterol.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- mung beans
- compost
- garden spade
- inoculant
- resealable plastic bag
- cup
Locate a patch that gets at least 8 hours of sunlight per day and has well-drained soil. The ideal pH is that between 5.8 to 7.0. Prep your soil by loosening the soil and applying compost. The beans should be soaked in water for a few hours and then coated with innoculant before planting.
Water soil before planting in an inch or two deep in rows about 2 feet apart. Make sure that you keep the soil moist, in order for germination to take place. There are really no diseases and pests that you should be worried about. The beans should be ready for harvest after about 120 days from planting.
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