The shelf life decreases sharply with increases in holding temperature. Symptoms of deterioration are darkening of radicle and cotyledons, development of dark streaks on the hypocotyl, and eventual development of sliminess, decay and a musty odor. The sprouts remain in good salable condition at 32 F for 7 to 9 days. Perforated film packaging has been reported to be helpful in maintaining the quality of sprouts of mung beans, soybeans and adzuki beans. The Pacific Northwest Disease Control Handbook has no control entries for this crop.
Proper sanitation can reduce the risk of many diseases.