Envy

created by Doro K. at 26.03.2023

Seed packet

Features

Location

Warm location

sheltered from the wind

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

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N

D

Description

It grows like a bush bean, the pods are formed in the leaf axils and usually grow in pairs as if mirrored. They are rough and not suitable for consumption. The seeds are round. They are harvested half-ripe or ripe and processed like fresh bean seeds or dried beans.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

The soybean (Glycine max), often simply referred to as soy, is a plant species from the legume family (Fabaceae). As an extremely heat-loving 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. In addition, the soil should be kept loose by hoeing and the plants should be mounded up a little on this occasion. Allowing the seeds to pre-soak in water overnight promotes germination. Otherwise treat as for bush beans. Depending on the sowing date, nodules can be checked in mid to late June by digging up a few plants. If there are hardly any nodules on the roots and the leaves are lightening, the plants should be fed with organic fertilizer. The beans turn green, are harvested from mid-August and then ripen. Young harvested soybeans, which can be prepared like peas and are called "edamame", are particularly tasty.