Rice Bean Plant
Rice bean (Vigna umbellata), an annual from Asia, grows 1-3 m in sandy loam with full sun, needs moderate moisture to yield 0.3-0.6 kg of seeds and pods, supporting digestion and heart health with regular watering and 10:20:20 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (seeds, pods)
Medicinal
Yes (antioxidants)
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular, keep moist
Plant Weight
~0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.8-1.2
Yield Per Plant
0.3-0.6 kg
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Supports digestion, heart health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with balanced NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Bacterial Leaf Spot, Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Bacterial Leaf Spot, Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus
Remove plant debris, copper sprays, Neem oil, sulfur spray, Improve drainage, avoid overwatering, Copper-based sprays, No organic cure, use resistant varieties
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Bactericides with copper hydroxide, No chemical cure, use resistant varieties