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.

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