Moth Bean Plant

Moth Bean (Vigna aconitifolia) is a fast-growing vine up to 2 ft, prefers sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Vine

Height

0.3-0.6 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Low

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

India, Pakistan

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

25-35°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular, deep watering

Plant Weight 

150-200 g

Flowering Time

Summer, Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.5 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Edible seeds

NPK ratio 

20:40:20

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

High in protein, edible legumes

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% compost, 30% peat, 30% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Fusarium Wilt. 

Symptoms

Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Wilting and yellowing leaves. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, Sulfur-based sprays, Crop rotation, resistant varieties. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole.