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Growing Mung Bean in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Mung Bean. Last frost: Apr 5. First frost: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 12Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 days)

Zone8a
Last FrostApr 5
First FrostOct 28
Season Length206 days
Days to Harvest95
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

When to Plant Mung Bean in Zone 8a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 12

Direct sow Mung Bean seeds outdoors around Apr 12. Soil temperature should be at least 68°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: Jul 16

First harvest approximately Jul 16 (~95 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Companion Planting

❌ Onion❌ Garlic

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