Bean 'Glycine max'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Glycine max'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Glycine max is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Glycine max is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Glycine max from seed

Look to ensure a distance 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Glycine max about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Glycine max

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Glycine max is a tender plant.

Harvesting Glycine max

Other Names for Bean 'Glycine max'

Soybean