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Vigna subterranea

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Vigna subterranea
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Fact sheet

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Typeherbaceous, intermediate, annual

“Bambara groundnut is a herbaceous, intermediate, annual plant” — Vigna subterranea - Wikipedia

Days to germination90–170 days

“The growth cycle is between (min-max) 90–170 days” — Vigna subterranea - Wikipedia

Days to maturity105–160 days

“The growth cycle is between (min-max) 90–170 days” — Vigna subterranea - Wikipedia

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Waterconsistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation

from Fabaceae · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing6–8 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Height10–15 in

“It is a small legume plant that grows to a height of 0.25–0.37 metres” — Vigna subterranea - Wikipedia

Propagationseed

from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Ready whenpods are round, wrinkled and each contains one or two seeds

“The pods are round, wrinkled and each contains one or two seeds” — Vigna subterranea - Wikipedia

Edible partspods, seeds

“The pods can be eaten fresh or boiled after drying, and can be ground either fresh or dry to make puddings.” — Vigna subterranea - Wikipedia

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