zaidkharif

Mung Bean (Green Gram)

मूंग / Moong

Vigna radiata · Fabaceae

Fast-cycling pulse, excellent Zaid season crop and green manure option. Fixes significant nitrogen in a very short window, ideal gap-filler between main seasons.

At a Glance

Duration

65 days

Organic Yield

0.8-1.2 t/ha

Organic Premium

+35%

Water Need

low

pH Range

6.2 – 7.2

Soil Type

loam, sandy-loam

Nutrient Requirements

N

Nitrogen

0 (Rhizobium-fixed)

P

Phosphorus

30 kg/ha

K

Potassium

20 kg/ha

Organic Farming Protocol

1

Seed treatment

Rhizobium + PSB inoculation essential.

2

Sowing

Minimal FYM — light feeder.

3

Flowering

Panchagavya foliar boosts pod set.

4

Yellow mosaic virus

Whitefly vector control, resistant varieties.

Common Pests & Diseases

🐛 whiteflies🐛 pod borer🍃 yellow mosaic mung