Glycine max

Soybean

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Annual legume crop native to East Asia, cultivated for edible seeds and oil. Trifoliate leaves with nitrogen-fixing root nodules.
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Plant Details

Common Name Soybean
Family Fabaceae
Genus Glycine
Species Max
Origin China
Blooming Small white or purple flowers in late summer, followed by hairy pods.
Leaf Color Light to dark green, trifoliate leaves
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6.0-7.5, rich in organic matter for optimal nodulation.

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Watering

Keep consistently moist during germination; reduce watering late season to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure (6+ hours daily) for pod development and oil content.

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Fertilization

Low nitrogen due to symbiosis with bacteria; apply phosphorus/potassium based on soil test.

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Pruning

Remove lower leaves for airflow; harvest pods when dry and brown.

Pest Control Aphid Cutworm Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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