
Details
The original bean shoot — crisp, juicy and ready to harvest in under two weeks.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Mung Bean microgreens / shoots |
| Botanical Name | Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Stout pale-cream to white stems with small bright-green cotyledon leaves; very juicy |
| Flavor & Texture | Mild, sweet legume flavour with a clean fresh-bean note; crisp and juicy bite |
| Seed Count per 10g | ≈130–220 seeds (≈13–22/g depending on seed lot and variety) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate (watch moisture and airflow carefully) |
| Preferred Medium | Soil or coco coir; firm seed-to-medium contact essential |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 150–200 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm); 200 g for commercial/dense production |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 12–16 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ≈600 g per 1020 tray (approx. 2.5×–3.5× seed weight) |
| Soaking | Yes: 8–12 h in cool water; rinse and drain very thoroughly before sowing |
| Blackout Days | 3–4 days stacked with light weight |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom-watering preferred; keep evenly moist, never soggy. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22 °C with steady airflow |
| Sprouting Time | 2–3 days after soak |
| Harvest Time | 8–12 days from sowing |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, elevated vs. sprouts), folate (B9), B1, B2, B3, B6; vitamin A (beta-carotene); small amounts of vitamin K |
| Minerals | Potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium (elevated in microgreens vs. sprouts), zinc, manganese, phosphorus |
| Notable Compounds | Plant protein and dietary fiber (nearly double that of sprouts on a fresh-weight basis); polyphenols and phenolic acids; resistant starch; oligosaccharides with prebiotic activity; enzyme inhibitors reduced by germination, improving bioavailability |
| Health Benefits | Supports metabolic wellness and satiety through protein and fiber content; antioxidant activity via polyphenols and ascorbic acid; supports digestive health through prebiotic oligosaccharides and improved nutrient bioavailability; gentle on digestion compared to mature beans |
ABOUT
Mung bean microgreens are the grown-up version of the humble bean sprout — stout, pale shoots topped with small vivid-green cotyledon leaves that snap with a clean, juicy crunch when you bite through them. The flavour is delicately sweet with that characteristic fresh-legume earthiness: gentle enough to eat by the handful yet distinctive enough to anchor a Vietnamese-style noodle bowl or a quick wok stir-fry. Unlike most microgreens, they develop real substance and weight, meaning a single tray can yield a generous harvest that feels like proper food rather than a garnish. With seeds that swell visibly overnight and shoots that push through the soil within days, this is one of the most rewarding crops to watch grow — and right now is the perfect time to start your first tray.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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