Growth Stage Of Mung Bean

Germination Mung beans typically germinate within four to five days; however, the actual rate of germination varies according to the amount of moisture introduced during the germination stage. Watering the bean seeds every four to five hours results in faster germination.

Post-Germination After the plant germinates, the seed splits and a soft, whitish root grows. It is during this growth stage many mung beans are harvested as bean sprouts, which are a common addition to Asian cuisine. If the bean is not harvested after its initial growth, the mung bean develops a root system, and as the plant continues its growth cycle, a green stem shoots up from the soil. This stem typically contains two leaves. As the plant continues to grow, seed pods begin to form on its branches. Each pod contains 10 to 15 seeds, while the average plant contains 30 to 40 seed pods.

Maturation Once the plant has matured, which can take up to 60 days, the mung bean plant can reach up to 30 inches tall and contains multiple branches with the seed pods. Mature seed pods vary in color from black to yellowish brown, and actual seeds vary from yellow, black to green. While most of the seed pods change to a darker color, some seed pods remain green.

Procedure

1. Wash them and remove any damaged beans and foreign objects.
2. Fill the plastic case with cool, clean water.
3. The beans will expand as they soak and take up even more space as they sprout, so give them plenty of space in the case.
4. Soak they for 8 to 12 hours.
5. Soak the beans for 8-12 hours at room temperature. A general rule of thumb: the larger the bean, the longer the soak.
6. Rinse and drain them in cold, running water up to four times per day during this sprouting phase and remove any beans that have not sprouted. Drain them well after each rinsing and return them to their cool, dark place.
7. When all the seeds germinate, we start planting.there is one seed per hole, and each seed is at least 3 cm away from the next. The hole should be 3 cm deep.
8. Immediately after planting, give your seeds plenty of water to aid in their germination. After planting, we should continue to water the seeds once every 2-3 days, so that the soil is always moist. Avoid over watering though, as too much water (leaving puddles or pools on the topsoil) will cause the seeds to rot.

Source: Lanyue