Soybean
Glycine max

Soybean Plant

Soybean (Glycine max), an annual from East Asia, grows 0.5-1.5 m in loamy soil with full sun, needs moderate moisture to yield 0.5-1 kg of seeds, rich in isoflavones for cancer risk reduction and heart health, supported by regular watering and 10:20:20 NPK.

Picture illustrating Soybean plant

Habit

Annual

Height

0.5-1.5 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Loamy, well-drained

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes (seeds, edamame)

Medicinal

Yes (isoflavones)

Origin

East Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical, subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-30

Humidity (%)

50-70

Potting media

50% peat, 30% compost, 20% perlite

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10:10:10)

Watering

Regular, keep moist

Plant Weight 

~1-2 kg

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-6.8

Water Ph level

6.0-7.0

Soil EC

0.8-1.2

Yield Per Plant 

0.5-1 kg

NPK ratio 

10:20:20

life Span

1 year

Health Benefits

Reduces cancer risk, heart health

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat, 30% compost, 20% perlite


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2 weeks with balanced NPK

Common Diseases and Remedies

 Soybean Cyst Nematode, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Bacterial Blight, Soybean Mosaic Virus

Stunted growth with galls, Wilting with brown roots, White powdery coating, Water-soaked spots, Mottled leaves

Crop rotation, resistant varieties, Improve drainage, neem oil, Copper sprays, No organic cure

In-Organic Remedies

Nematicides with aldicarb, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Bactericides with copper hydroxide, No chemical cure

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