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Mung Bean

Mung Bean / Green Gram

Mung Bean grows well in containers with the right season and container size.

FruitingeasyseasonalWarm seasonWet seasonCool season
Reference guide
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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov.

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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Mung Bean monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryGood
FebruaryGood
MarchPossible
AprilPossible
MayPossible
JuneBest
JulyBest
AugustGood
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberGood
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
15L (15 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
20 cm
Support
None
First harvest
65 days from sowing
Lifecycle
120 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 65.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Mung Bean

Suitable for containers with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Beginner safe
  • Monsoon friendly
  • Low effort

Questions about growing Mung Bean

Can I grow Mung Bean or Mung Bean / Green Gram in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Mung Bean can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 15L.

Which month is best to sow Mung Bean?

The best sowing months for Mung Bean are Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Mung Bean need?

Mung Bean works best in a container around 15L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Mung Bean take to harvest?

Mung Bean usually reaches first harvest in about 65 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Mung Bean?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Mung Bean on your terrace

Track Mung Bean in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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