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Soy Beans

Glycine max

Soybeans are a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. They are a major source of protein and oil, and are used in food products, animal feed, and industrial applications. Soybeans are known for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, improving soil fertility.

Calculate System for Soy Beans
450.00–700.00mm
Water Need
120 days
Season
30.00–60.00cm
Root Depth
2,500 kg/ha
Yield
266,666
Plants/ha

Growth Stages

Season: Apr – Sep (120 days)

Initial
Kc 0.400
30 days
Development
Kc 0.700
40 days
Mid-Season
Kc 1.000
30 days
Late
Kc 0.800
20 days

Soybeans can be grown in various varieties, including determinate and indeterminate types. Crop rotation and cover cropping can enhance soil health and reduce pest pressures.

Water Requirements

Season Total: 450.00700.00 mm
Water Stress Sensitivity: High
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Water Productivity: 12.000 kg/m³

Recommended Methods

Drip Irrigation90.00%Fixed Sprinkler70.00%

Soil Compatibility

Optimal pH range: 6.0 – 7.5

Sandy Loam
AWC100.00mm/m
Drainagegood
Drainage: Well-drained soils preferred
Organic Matter: 2.00%
Soil testing is recommended to determine nutrient needs. Incorporating organic matter can improve soil structure and fertility.

Climate Compatibility

Temperature range: 15.0°C – 30.0°C

Temperate Continental
ETo: 1.006.00 mm/day
Temp: -20.0°C – 30.0°C
Frost: high
Frost Tolerance: Low frost tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Moderate heat tolerance
Soybeans thrive in warm conditions. Early planting can help avoid late-season frost damage.

Planting Layout

75.00cm
Row Spacing
5.00cm
Plant Spacing
266,666
Plants per ha

Nutrient Requirements (kg/ha)

Nitrogen (N)100 kg/ha
Phosphorus (P)50 kg/ha
Potassium (K)150 kg/ha
30
Calcium (Ca) kg/ha
20
Magnesium (Mg) kg/ha
15
Sulfur (S) kg/ha
Schedule: Apply nitrogen at planting and during early growth stages. Phosphorus and potassium should be applied based on soil tests.
Organic Matter: 3-5% organic matter recommended

Yield Information

2,500
kg/ha
0.500
kg/plant
0.450
Harvest Index
Quality Factors: Size, color, protein content

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