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Bambara groundnut

Vigna subterranea

An African legume that produces its pods underground like peanut, valued for its drought tolerance and complete protein seed.

Family

Fabaceae

Temperature

19-30°C (absolute 16-38°C)

Rainfall

750-1400mm (absolute 300-3000mm)

Altitude

200-1400m

Soil pH

5-6.5 (absolute 4.3-7)

Soil types

Light, well-drained sandy soils.