In addition to using improved varieties, suitable cultivation techniques are important for high yields. At AVRDC, good yields are obtained by adopting the following suggested cultural management practices. According to your local conditions, you can make modifications wherever required.

Growing mungbean after rice is best. Avoid planting mungbean after mungbean or cabbages because toxic residues and disease organisms from the previous mungbean or cabbage crops may affect the following mungbean crop adversely.

Prepare the field by plowing, harrowing and leveling.