Mung Bean Production Technology

Mung beans (Vigna radiata), also known as Green Gram, are a protein-rich, fast-growing pulse crop widely cultivated for their nutritional and commercial value. With the right scientific techniques and smart farming practices, farmers can achieve higher yields, better quality, and sustainable production.

 Key Steps for Profitable Mung Bean Cultivation

 Ideal Climate & Soil Conditions

Temperature: 25-35°C – Thrives in warm, tropical climates

Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam to loamy soil (pH 6.0-7.5)

Water Requirement: Drought-tolerant, but needs light irrigation at key stages

High-Yielding Mung Bean Varieties

Popular varieties: PDM 139, SML 668, IPM 02-3, Pant Mung 2

Disease-resistant types: HUM 12, ML 267 – Best for disease-prone areas

 Smart Sowing & Seed Treatment

Seed rate: 15-20 kg/ha for line sowing, 25-30 kg/ha for broadcasting

Best sowing time:

• Kharif (Monsoon crop): June-July
• Rabi (Winter crop): November-December
• Zaid (Summer crop): February-March

Seed treatment: Treat with Rhizobium & PSB (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria) to improve nitrogen fixation

Nutrient & Water Management

Balanced fertilization:

• Nitrogen (N): 20-25 kg/ha
• Phosphorus (P): 40-50 kg/ha
• Potassium (K): 20-30 kg/ha

 Weed, Pest & Disease Control

Weed management: Pendimethalin (pre-emergence herbicide) keeps fields weed-free

Common pests: Whitefly, thrips, pod borer – Managed using Neem-based bio-pesticides

Disease control: Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV), Powdery mildew – Prevent with resistant varieties & timely fungicide applications

Harvesting & Post-Harvest Management

Harvest when pods turn brown & moisture content drops below 14%

Proper drying ensures better storage & higher market value

 Average yield: 1.2-2.0 tons per hectare.