Glycine max
Soybean
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Soybean (Glycine max) - Description
The soybean (US) or soya bean (UK) (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Fat-free (defatted) soybean meal is a significant and cheap source of protein for animal feeds and many prepackaged meals; soy vegetable oil is another product of processing the soybean crop.
Soybean (Glycine max) - Blooming
Flowers come in white, pink or purple.
Soybean (Glycine max) - Growth
Does best with full sun. Optimal growing conditions are between 68°F/20°C and 86°F/30°C.
Soybean (Glycine max) - Planting
Plant soybeans outdoors after the last threat of frost has passed. Plant soybeans in succession to prolong the harvest of the crop. The seeds should be 2" apart in rows that are 2' apart.
Soybean (Glycine max) - Soil and irrigation
Needs moderate to regular water. Can form mutualistic relationship with nitrogen fixing bacteria, so nitrogen fertilizers are not needed.
