Soybean

Plant family

Legumes (Fabaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Plant distance

8 cm

Row spacing

35 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Instructions

The season for this plant has not yet begun. The following instructions are for the beginning season.

Mid of May

Sowing

Beginning of June

Hoeing

Every two Weeks

Beginning of October

Picking

Every week

Description

The soybean (Glycine max), often referred to simply as soy, is a species of plant in the legume family (Fabaceae).

Growing tips

As an extremely thermophilic legume, soybeans prefer to grow in warm locations. It does not cope well with harsh locations and late frosts. It quickly suffers frost damage if it is sown too early. Locations in a sunny to semi-shady position are well suited. The soybean needs a soil that warms up easily in order to thrive. It should be moderately heavy and its structure should prevent waterlogging. A slightly acidic to neutral, calcareous soil is also recommended