What is the best month to plant mung beans?

When to plant mung beans

Mung beans are generally planted by sowing, and the sowing time is usually around April in spring. The growth cycle of mung beans is relatively short, and the planting time is generally not later than June, and can be planted at the latest in late May.

Planting time in the north and south: There are differences in the time suitable for planting mung beans in the south and the north. In the south, mung beans are generally planted in March and April, while in the north they are planted around April and May.

Greenhouse planting time: Mung beans can be planted in greenhouses. Usually the planting time in greenhouses is different from that in open air. Generally, mung beans planted in greenhouses can be planted in January and February.

Mung bean production area and planting month

There are many places where mung beans are produced. China is one of the main producing areas of mung beans. Usually, the main producing areas of mung beans are in the areas north of the Yellow River, such as Shandong, Hebei, Jilin, Liaoning, Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia.

Shandong Mung Bean

The mung beans in Shandong are planted in late April and early May and will mature in June and July. The pods and beans of Shandong mung beans are very plump and the shape of the mung beans is relatively regular.

Hebei Mung Bean

Mung beans in Hebei are generally planted around April and mature in summer. The mung beans produced in Hebei have full grains, hard texture, shiny seed coat, and good nutritional value. They can be used to clear heat and reduce fire.

Mung bean varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of mung beans. The most common ones are Black Pearl Mung Bean, Zhonglu No. 1, Mingguang Mung Bean, Gray Mung Bean, Zhonglu No. 2, Yellow Mung Bean, Lvfeng No. 5, Kenjian Yellow Mung Bean, Tianshan Daming Mung Bean and Bahasibo Mung Bean.

Mingguang Mung Bean

Mingguang mung beans are usually planted around April and usually mature in May or June. The grains of Mingguang mung beans are full, the skin is very thin, the taste is fragrant and smooth, and it is easier to cook.

Black Pearl Mung Bean

Black Pearl Mung Beans are generally planted in spring and autumn, and will begin to mature 50 days after planting. Black Pearl Mung Beans have a high fruiting rate and high nutritional value. The color of the grains is black and the protein content is relatively high.