Mung Bean
A Superfood for Your Garden & Kitchen!
Grow your own nutritious and protein-packed Mung Beans (Vigna radiata)—a versatile legume used for sprouting, cooking, and soil enrichment! These fast-growing beans are perfect for Zone 9B gardens, thriving in warm weather and producing high yields of tender green pods. Whether you want to grow crunchy bean sprouts, cook them in savory dishes, or improve your soil with their nitrogen-fixing benefits, Mung Beans are a must-have!
Planting Instructions for Zone 9B:Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours of sunlight daily)
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy and loamy conditions
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy
Sowing: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is at least 65°F
Spacing: Plant 1 inch deep, 2–3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart
Germination: 4–7 days
Harvest: 60–75 days for dried beans, 3–4 days for sprouts
Tip: Mung Beans are great for succession planting—sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest!
Medicinal Benefits & Uses:Mung Beans are packed with essential nutrients and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries:
Rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants – Supports digestion and heart health Cooling and detoxifying – Used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to remove toxins Regulates blood sugar – Helps maintain balanced energy levels Great for gut health – High in fiber for better digestion
How to Use:Sprouted: Soak and sprout for crunchy, fresh bean sprouts perfect for salads, stir-fries, and sandwiches
Cooked: Use in soups, curries, and stews for a protein boost
Flour: Grind into gluten-free mung bean flour for baking and noodle-making
Tea: Boil mung beans into a refreshing detox drink
Price & Availability:$3.00 per packet (approx. 120 seeds)
Shipping: Available anywhere in the U.S. for just $1.19 (cost of an ounce stamp)
Grow your own nutritious Mung Beans—order today!