Black Moong Dal Seeds | Black Green Gram seeds, 200g

Black Moong Dal Seeds | Black Green Gram seeds, 200g

₹250.00

Black Moong Dal (Whole Black Moong)

A rare heirloom variety of green gram, prized for its dark outer coat and nutrient-rich green interior. Sourced from organic farmers in Belagavi, this unpolished pulse is naturally high in fiber, antioxidants, and flavor perfect for healthy, traditional cookingIt is a rare, heirloom/heritage strain of the traditional green gram (mung bean). Instead of the usual green jacket, it features a distinctively dark, nearly black outer seed coat that hides a green interior.

Key Characteristics
Botanical Family: It belongs to the Vigna radiata species (just like standard green moong), making it a true mung bean, not Vigna mungo (urad dal).
Cultivation: This is a highly resilient, native crop. It typically matures at a slower pace than commercial green moong hybrids, a characteristic that often results in a deeper flavor and a denser nutrient profile. It is primarily cultivated in specific regions of India, such as parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Sprouting: If you soak and sprout it alongside black urad dal, the differences become obvious. Black green gram sprouts quickly and takes on a dark green hue, whereas urad dal takes much longer to sprout.

Seed Quantity: 200g

Germination: more than 98%

Seed Origin: Belgaum, Karnataka

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Description

Black Moong Dal (Whole Black Moong / Kari Hesaru Kaalu) is a heritage strain of Vigna radiata, valued for its resilience and nutritional richness. Unlike the more common green moong, this native variety has a distinctive black seed coat with a green interior and matures at a slower pace, making it particularly suited for organic and traditional farming systems.

🌱 Seed Propagation & Cultivation

Resilient crop: Adapted to local conditions, making it ideal for small-scale and organic farmers.


🌍 Origin & Authenticity
This rare variety is cultivated by farmer cooperatives in Belagavi and Gadag, and carefully sourced from an organic farming family in Belagavi. Its authenticity and nutrient profile make it a prized addition to heirloom seed collections

Sowing: Seeds are typically sown directly into well-prepared soil during the kharif season (monsoon) or rabi season (winter), depending on regional climate.

Germination: With proper moisture, seeds germinate within 2-3 days. The black seed coat protects the embryo, ensuring strong sprouting even under variable conditions.

Spacing: Farmers usually maintain 30–45 cm row spacing to allow adequate aeration and root development.

Growth cycle: This heirloom strain matures more slowly than commercial hybrids, but the extended growth period enhances nutrient density and flavor.

Soil & Climate: Thrives in loamy soils with good drainage and moderate rainfall. Being a legume, it fixes nitrogen, enriching soil fertility for subsequent crops.

Harvesting: Pods are harvested once they turn brown and dry. Seeds retain their black coat but reveal a green interior when split.

🌾 Distinct Features

  • Unpolished & natural: Unlike polished pulses, these seeds are left in their natural state, preserving fiber and antioxidants.
  • Rich in anthocyanins: The black coat is packed with antioxidants, contributing to its health benefits.

Black Moong Dal Seeds | Black Green Gram seeds, 200g

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