Soybean
Soybean is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Good for hot, humid areas, adds nitrogen, builds organic matter, controls weed and nematodes; animal forage; edible seeds. Temperate (sow summer), Subtropical and Tropical (sow November - February).
Product: Soybean
Product type: SEED (X)
Botanical name: Glycine max
Soybean is an upright legume that requires a min. rainfall p.a. of 700 mm. It does best in temperate and subtropical climates, particularly from northern NSW to southern QLD. The seed is used as a dried bean, to make tofu, soy flour and soymilk. Also used for sprouts. It is a good animal fodder. It is a very useful green manure and fixes up to 300 kg of N per ha.
Plant type: Annual warm season legume
Plant height: 90 cm
Sow when: Germinates best above 20-25°C soil temp.
Temperate: November (as green manure only)
Subtropical: Mid-December to mid-January as a seed crop; green manure crops can be sown November - February
Tropical: Late October - December (as green manure only)
Germination: 3 - 4 days
Depth: 3 - 5 cm deep
Position: Full sun; direct where it is to grow well-drained, neutral pH, loamy soil
Seed crop: Space rows 30 cm apart, space plants 20 cm apart; harvest in 105 - 120 days
Inoculant: Follow the instructions for the inoculant provided
Green manure: Broadcast seed, plants should be 20 cm apart; packet covers 10m² ; dig or slash when flowers are fully formed
X seeds per packet
Glycine max
Annual warm season legume
Soybean
Good for hot, humid areas, adds nitrogen, builds organic matter, controls weed and nematodes; animal forage; edible seeds. Temperate (sow summer), Subtropical and Tropical (sow November - February).