Agricultural technology for growing Mucuna pruriens seeds
1. Variety selection
When choosing a Mucuna pruriens variety, the following factors must be considered:
- Purpose of cultivation: Mucuna pruriens can be used as a fodder, melliferous or ornamental crop. For each purpose, there are different varieties of Mucuna pruriens, which have certain properties.
- Species Mucuna pruriens: There are several species of Mucuna pruriens, which differ from each other in plant height, flower color and other characteristics.
2. Soil preparation
Mucuna pruriens is an unpretentious plant, so any soil can be used to grow it, but it grows best in fertile, loose and well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
3. Landing
Mucuna pruriens can be grown by sowing seeds in open ground or seedlings.
When sowing seeds in open ground, Mucuna pruriens seeds are sown in the spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 10-12 kg of seeds per 1 ha.
When growing seedlings, Mucuna pruriens seeds are sown in March-April in seedling boxes or containers. Shoots appear in 7-10 days. Seedlings are planted in separate pots or cups in the phase of 2-3 true leaves. Seedlings are planted in open ground in May-June, when the threat of frost has passed.
4. Plant care
Mucuna pruriens is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Mucuna pruriens is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to regularly water the plants, preventing the soil from drying out. In hot and dry weather, watering is carried out daily.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the budding phase, the third - in the flowering phase.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
5. Harvest
Mucuna pungent beans are harvested at full maturity when they turn dark brown in color. Harvesting is carried out manually or using combines.
Additional Tips
- Mucuna pruriens prefers sunny places, but can also grow in partial shade.
- Mucuna pruriens is a moisture-loving plant, but regular watering promotes more intensive growth and development of plants.
- Mucuna pruriens does not require frequent feeding. It is enough to apply fertilizer 2-3 times a season.
Features of growing Mucuna pruriens:
- Mucuna pruriens is a heat-loving plant, so it cannot withstand frosts below -5 °C.
- Mucuna pruriens is a fast-growing plant, so it can reach a height of 2-3 m in one season.
- Mucuna pruriens is an unpretentious plant, but to get a good harvest it is necessary to regularly water and fertilize the plants.
When choosing a Mucuna pruriens variety, the following factors must be considered:
- Purpose of cultivation: Mucuna pruriens can be used as a fodder, melliferous or ornamental crop. For each purpose, there are different varieties of Mucuna pruriens, which have certain properties.
- Species Mucuna pruriens: There are several species of Mucuna pruriens, which differ from each other in plant height, flower color and other characteristics.
2. Soil preparation
Mucuna pruriens is an unpretentious plant, so any soil can be used to grow it, but it grows best in fertile, loose and well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
3. Landing
Mucuna pruriens can be grown by sowing seeds in open ground or seedlings.
When sowing seeds in open ground, Mucuna pruriens seeds are sown in the spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 10-12 kg of seeds per 1 ha.
When growing seedlings, Mucuna pruriens seeds are sown in March-April in seedling boxes or containers. Shoots appear in 7-10 days. Seedlings are planted in separate pots or cups in the phase of 2-3 true leaves. Seedlings are planted in open ground in May-June, when the threat of frost has passed.
4. Plant care
Mucuna pruriens is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Mucuna pruriens is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to regularly water the plants, preventing the soil from drying out. In hot and dry weather, watering is carried out daily.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the budding phase, the third - in the flowering phase.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
5. Harvest
Mucuna pungent beans are harvested at full maturity when they turn dark brown in color. Harvesting is carried out manually or using combines.
Additional Tips
- Mucuna pruriens prefers sunny places, but can also grow in partial shade.
- Mucuna pruriens is a moisture-loving plant, but regular watering promotes more intensive growth and development of plants.
- Mucuna pruriens does not require frequent feeding. It is enough to apply fertilizer 2-3 times a season.
Features of growing Mucuna pruriens:
- Mucuna pruriens is a heat-loving plant, so it cannot withstand frosts below -5 °C.
- Mucuna pruriens is a fast-growing plant, so it can reach a height of 2-3 m in one season.
- Mucuna pruriens is an unpretentious plant, but to get a good harvest it is necessary to regularly water and fertilize the plants.