Soybean

Plant family

Hülsenfrüchtler (Fabaceae) (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

Instructions

Mid of May

Sowing

Beginning of June

Hoeing

Every two Weeks

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.