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PHASEOLUS MUNGO (wOOLLY PYROLUS) 



The nutritive value of these beans is 83 per cent. 



M. Balland shows that 100 seeds of the Indian Phaseolus 

 viungo weigh 2'65 gr., and 100 seeds of the Cambodian 

 variety weigh 4*90 gr. 



The following figures are taken from M. Balland's 

 work : — 



In the normal state this bean contains I'oi per cent, of 

 phosphoric acid. 



In many districts in Australia it is held in high esteem 

 and considered to be a healthy food. We may note that the 

 ashes of ihe stems and leaves are sometimes used as a sub- 

 stitute for salt in the cooking of food dishes; at Dinajpur, for 

 instance. 



According to Sir Walter Elliot, Phaseolus mungo is one 

 of the most valued leguminous plants in India. Sixty-two 

 pods, each containing seven to fourteen seeds, have been 

 gathered from one plant. Pailleux relates, on the authority 

 of Baron von Mueller, that the young shoots form a delicate 

 dish. 



Like all other Leguminos^, this bean is sown at the 

 commencement of the wet season. The seeds are dibbled in 

 at intervals of 45 cm., or they may be broadcasted, but 

 the first method is preferable. 



It grows well in practically all soils, provided they are 

 not too firm. Whatever the nature of the soil cuhivated, 

 it is advisable to prepare it to a certain extent in order to 

 facilitate the grovth of the root system, enabling it to pene- 

 trate into the subsoil and to protect the plant from drought. 



