Soybean Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Soybean seeds produce warm-season annual plants that grow in a bushy, upright form with compound leaves and clustered pods. These plants thrive in warm temperatures and require a frost-free growing period for proper development. Soybeans adapt well to a range of well-drained soils and are commonly grown in garden plots and agricultural fields. The plants develop steadily under full sunlight with moderate moisture, forming pods along the stems as part of their natural growth cycle.

Features

• Warm-season legume with bushy, upright growth
• Produces pods along the stems during the growing cycle
• Suitable for garden plots and field cultivation
• Adaptable to various well-drained soil types
• Requires full sunlight and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Glycine max
• Common Name (US): Soybean
• Seed Type / Variety: Legume crop variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
• USDA Zones: 5–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warmer regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 60–120 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 5–10 cm between plants