A Detailed Guide to the Growth Process of Mung Beans, from Sowing to Maturity

Mung beans are beans that germinate easily and quickly, so mung bean sprouts are also grown and sold on the market. When planting mung beans, pre-sprouting is generally not done, because after pre-sprouting and the white sprout emerging, the white sprout must face downward to take root easily, but when sowing over a large area, it takes too much time and energy, and mung beans are generally not raised as seedlings either, they are all direct-sown. Below, let us look at the specific growth process.

1. Seedling stage

After sowing, water and cover with a thin layer of soil to keep it moist. The seeds will absorb enough water in one or two days and then swell up. After that, the seed coat will split open, the white sprout will emerge, and sprouting will begin. Then the stem will slowly grow out, and afterward the cotyledons will slowly separate, roots will form, and then true leaves will grow, while the cotyledons gradually fall off. Spray water to keep it moist. After the true leaves appear, apply a little diluted fertilizer water.

2. Fast-growing period

The plant will keep growing from the seedling stage onward. Legumes have nitrogen-fixing ability, so not too much fertilizer is needed, to avoid excessive vegetative growth. The plant's growth period will be somewhat long, continuing until the plant has fully grown its branches and the root system has developed completely, and only after that will it flower and form pods. During this period, just pay attention to high temperatures, drought, and irrigation, and avoid the plant losing water.

3. Pod-setting period

When a certain temperature is reached, but it is not too hot, it will flower. When flowering, it is most afraid of high temperatures, rain, and waterlogging, which directly affect the flowering rate and pod setting. Some flowers may be directly affected and drop, and will no longer form pods. Pay attention to adjusting the sowing time and estimate where each year's growing period falls.

4. Maturity period

After the pods form, the pods still need some time to mature. Wait for the pods to gradually change from green and not plump to black with plump seeds, which means they are mature and can be harvested. During this period, no fertilizer is needed, and water should also be given sparingly, watering only when there is drought. However, pay attention to preventing pests and diseases. Seeds that are about to mature are exactly at the stage when they are most easily bored into and eaten.

5. Harvest period

Pull them up directly by the roots, then place them in the sun to dry. Dry the soil, then shake off the soil. Sometimes the pods will split open on their own. Dry them until they reach the degree where they split open. Then you can lay down a mat and continue drying, beat the pods, and take out the seeds. Sift to remove impurities such as pod shells. Dry the mung beans until they feel too hard to bite through with your teeth, and then they can be stored.

The growth of mung beans is also a process from germination to harvest, and during this time it is divided into several stages for management, or for paying attention to certain things. This is the entire growth process of mung beans.