Lobia seeds Madad (Vigna)

Common name: Mung bean Scientific name: Vigna Also called: Lobia It is a genus of plants belonging to the legume family from the Fabales order. Its most important types are the Vigna radiata, commonly known as Lobia, and this type is known as Madad because its stems spread on the ground and its stem is not upright like the woody Lobia. Uses and benefits: • Used in food, especially in salads, soups, and main dishes. Lobia is also considered one of the most beneficial leafy vegetables for health. Original habitat: • Most parts of the African continent, parts of Asia, and it is widely cultivated in many Arab countries. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Lobia adapts well to winter in humid tropical areas and temperate regions. It thrives in a wide range of soils and living conditions, but it grows best in well-drained sandy loam or sandy soil. Seeds should be planted at a sufficient depth to prevent obstacles like stones, slabs, or wood from hindering root extension, as Lobia seeds are negatively affected if they encounter obstacles or if soil and environmental conditions are unsuitable. Cultivation method: • Lobia seeds are traditionally planted in rows with spacing between 76 to 91 cm. The distance between seeds is about 5 to 10 cm. Recently, commercial cultivation has adopted narrow rows, with spacing between 30.5 to 51 cm, and seed spacing from 2 to 4 cm. The important thing is that the seeds are planted at a sufficient depth in the soil.