Black gram
Vigna mungo
Black gram is a warm-season legume crop best grown outdoors in full sun with well-draining, moderately fertile soil. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen, making it an excellent companion plant and soil improver for vegetable gardens. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, and harvest the pods when they begin to turn black for the best seed yield.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Allowing The Surface To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Temperature
-10° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 2, 2013 by Maxime JACQUOT (cc-by-sa)
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