Plant family

Legumes (Fabaceae)

Also known as

Jugo bean

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Dry

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Germination temperature

30 - 35 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

55 cm

Row spacing

60 cm

Seeding depth

6 cm

Instructions

Description

This traditional plant is native to West Africa and belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). It is an annual plant and requires very few nutrients from the soil. The crop takes about 19.5 weeks to reach maturity.

Origin:

West Africa

Growing tips

Sow the seeds at a depth of 6 cm, maintaining a planting spacing of 55 cm and a row spacing of 60 cm. Very warm germination temperatures between 30 and 35 °C are required for successful emergence. Choose a location for the plant that receives plenty of light and has light soil.