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Soybean

Glycine max

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Soybean is a member of the Glycine family. Its botanical name is Glycine max.

Warm season crop – plant after last chance for spring frost.

Soybean grows as an annual and is an edible vegetable / legume. Being an annual plant, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Soybean normally grows to a erect habit with a max height of 1.98 feet (that's 61.0 cm metric). Popular varieties of Soybean with home gardeners are Edamame, Envy, Misono Green, Fiskeby, and Shirofumi.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Soybean have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Soybean

Full Sun
+
Medium

When 1" tall, thin to 4" apart.

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Soybean needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil). Soybean is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage.

Growing Soybean from seed

When 1" tall, thin to 4" apart.

Sow 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.49 inches (3.81 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

Transplanting Soybean

Companion plants for Soybean

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Soybean so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Soybean

These plants will not grow well with Soybean so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Soybean problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Soybean plants:

Other names for Soybean

Edamame, Soya bean, Soy bean

Glycine maxima, Dolichos soja, Glycine angustifolia, Glycine gracilis, Glycine soja, Phaseolus max

Latest Soybean Reviews

13 Aug 2011

KathN's Soybean "Envy" was Reviewed day 96

While hearty and disease resistant, its production was slow and meager, with pods that only contained one bean. Too much space for too little yield. The beans, however, were very tasty.

2 stars
13 Aug 2011

KathN's Soybean 'Envy' was Reviewed day 127

See other review for details.

2 stars

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Soybean care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Soybean exhibits. Annual Difficulty How easy is Soybean to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Soybean exhibits. Annual Growth Habit What shape or habit does Soybean grow into? Erect
Hardiness How frost hardy is Soybean? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where did Soybean come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Soybean grow? 61.0 cm / 1.98 feet Mature Spread How wide does Soybean grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Soybean grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Soybean. 6.0 - 6.5
Water Requirements How much water does Soybean require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Soybean need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Soybean in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Soybean need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Soybean be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Soybean? 2.54 cm / 0.99 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Soybean? 3.81 cm / 1.49 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Soybean? 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Soybean need in order to germinate? 18°C / 64°F to 29°C / 84°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Soybean in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Soybean seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Soybean seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Soybean bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Soybean ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Soybean? Help build our wiki!

How long does Soybean take to grow?

These estimates for how long Soybean takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Soybean to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min 3 days | Max 22 days (44)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Soybean? + 3 days Average 3 days | Min 3 days | Max 5 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Soybean is ready for harvest / bloom? + 90 days Average 90 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Soybean? = 102 days

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