Soybean

Plant family

Legumes (Fabaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Seeding distance

8 cm

Row spacing

35 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Life cycle

Mid of May

Sowing

Beginning of June

Hoeing

Every two Weeks

Mid 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 heat-loving specimen among the legumes, soybeans attach importance to a location in warm locations. It does not cope well with harsh sites and late frosts. It quickly suffers frost damage if sown there too early. Locations in a sunny to semi-shady position are well suited. The soybean needs a slightly warm subsoil to thrive. It should be moderately heavy and its structure should prevent waterlogging. Furthermore, a slightly acidic to neutral, calcareous soil is recommended.