When Is the Best Time to Plant Soybeans? Detailed Guide to Planting Time and Precautions

Soybeans are the familiar yellow beans (edamame) seen in daily life, and can be used to make tofu, soy milk, congee, and more, so their food value is extremely high. Many regions are currently cultivating them, so when is the best time to plant soybeans? What are the planting precautions?

1. Introduction to soybeans:

1. Where do soybeans come from?

There are many places where soybeans come from, and they are planted in every province and city in our country, with Heilongjiang planting the most, and relevant subsidies are available every year.

2. Will eating soybeans make you gain weight?

Generally speaking, eating soybeans will not make you gain weight, because soybeans are not very high in calories, containing 359 kcal per 100g, so eating a small amount will not make you gain weight, but if you eat a lot, there will certainly be a risk of gaining weight.

2. When is the best time to plant soybeans?

Soybeans can generally be planted in all four seasons, though in the south the planting time is generally March to April, and in the north generally April to May, but because the climate varies from place to place, the planting time will also differ. The specific planting times are as follows:

1. Spring soybean planting time: the northern region generally sows in April to May, the Huanghai and Huaihai regions generally sow from late April to early May, the Yangtze River region generally sows from late March to early April, and the southern region generally sows from February to early March.

2. Summer soybean planting time: Huanghai and Huaihai generally sow in June, and the southern region generally sows from May to early June.

3. Autumn soybean planting time: sow from late July to early August.

3. What are the precautions for planting soybeans?

1. Do not plant too densely: how many plants per mu is good?

Soybeans should not be planted too densely. Generally, land with sufficient fertility should have about 15000 to 2000 plants per mu, land with medium fertility should have about 2000 to 3000 plants per mu, and poor land should have about 30000 to 40000 plants per mu, with a plant spacing of about 15 to 20cm and a row spacing of about 30 to 40cm being best.

2. Fertilizer should be applied in the right amount: how to fertilize?

During the soybean growing period, chemical fertilizer should be reasonably controlled and applied scientifically. Generally, some nitrogen fertilizer can be appropriately applied during the growing period, and some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer during the middle and late growth stages, with as little nitrogen fertilizer as possible to avoid excessive vegetative growth.

3. Cultivating and weeding: how often to weed?

After planting soybeans, after thinning or filling in seedlings, carry out one cultivation and remove the weeds in the field. After the plants have survived transplanting, carry out a second loosening of the soil. In the late growth stage, loosen the soil again according to the dryness of the soil, but it is not advisable to cultivate during flowering and fruiting, so as not to affect plant growth.

4. Control watering well: how to water?

Soybeans are drought-tolerant but not waterlogging-tolerant, so when watering, do not overwater. Generally, watering once during drought or when the temperature is high is enough, and drainage measures should be taken promptly during the plum rain season.

5. Remove leaves at the right time: how to remove them?

After soybeans flower and bear fruit, remove leaves at the right time to reduce nutrient consumption. Generally, you can directly remove the dense leaves and the leaves at the bottom.

The above is a detailed introduction to soybean planting time and planting precautions. I hope it is helpful to everyone.