The Sprouts Mung Bean Organic, 'Phaseolus aureus (Vigna radiata)', is tasty, healthy, fun and easy to grow sprout. Grow your own mung bean sprouts at home, a great way to garden year-round. Mung bean sprouts have a wonderful crunchy texture and a flavor similar to fresh garden peas. They are high in many nutrients and a delicious addition to oriental dishes, salads, and vegetable dishes. Mung bean sprouts have been grown by the Chinese for over 5000 years. Mung bean sprouts are high in vitamins A, B, C, and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and amino acids. No need for a lot of space, time, or fancy equipment. This is a plant anyone can grow in any climate, year-round. There are several ways to grow sprouts. The most popular, easiest, and least expensive is the jar method. All you need is a glass canning jar and a lid or piece of muslin and a rubber band. Complete instructions are printed on the seed packet. The quality of your home grown sprouts will be above average compared to those purchased in a grocery store.