Mung Bean (Vigna radiata)
Also known as: Green Gram · 2 sources cited
The short answer
- Ready in
- 50–120 days
- Site
- soil pH 5.5–7
In the UK, mung beans are ready to harvest 50–120 days after planting.
Mung beans (Vigna radiata) — Frost-tender annual.
Quick Facts
Soil & Growing Conditions
Harvest & Storage
Mung bean through the season
References
2 independent sources are cited for this crop. Where they disagree - soil pH is the clearest case - every figure is preserved rather than averaged into false precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do mung beans take to grow?
Typically 50–120 days, depending on cultivar and growing conditions.
What soil pH do mung beans need?
A pH of about 5.5–7. That span reflects genuine variation between the authorities we cite rather than a single agreed figure — the References section lists each source's exact range.
Plan next season before the problems start
Most of the advice on this page comes down to timing and spacing — sowing at the right moment, rotating beds, and giving plants enough airflow. The UK Garden Planner lays your plot out month by month so those decisions are already made before the season starts.
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Where To Go From Here
Take this crop from reading into a written plan for your own beds.
Plan the next step
Use the printable SoilCommander planner for your region to turn this guide into sowing dates, bed layouts and weekly garden tasks.