Mung Bean

Vigna radiata, Fabaceae

Zones

5a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sorghum-Sudan GrassSorghum x drummondii

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Arabica CoffeeCoffea arabica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

MoringaMoringa oleifera

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

HibiscusHibiscus sabdariffa

Beneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

Sydney Golden WattleAcacia longifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

Robusta CoffeeCoffea canephora

Nitrogen Fixation

Silver WattleAcacia dealbata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Torch AloeAloe arborescens

Pest Deterrent

BaobabAdansonia digitata

Shade Provision

Mangium AcaciaAcacia mangium

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Black-Eyed PeaVigna unguiculata

Both legumes compete for similar root space and light when grown in close proximity

Adzuki BeanVigna angularis

Both bean species compete for similar root space and light resources

Blue Gum EucalyptusEucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus allelopathic compounds particularly inhibit legume seed germination and root development

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

SeedsSprouts

Common Questions

What zones does Mung Bean grow in?

Mung Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 11b.

Is Mung Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Mung Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Mung Bean?

Good companions for Mung Bean include Sorghum-Sudan Grass, Arabica Coffee, Moringa, Hibiscus, Sydney Golden Wattle.

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