Soybeans are rich in substances that are beneficial to human health, such as cellulose, protein and calcium. They are also delicious and are loved by people. Dear friends who plant in the garden, In addition to flowers and plants, some people have also begun to grow soybeans in the courtyard. So how to grow soybeans in the courtyard and what techniques are needed to grow soybeans? Let’s take a look. Soybean is a temperate plant grown in Africa, Asia and Australia. Soybeans are easier to grow. The planting method is basically the same as other legumes, and the yield is very high. Try following the steps below to grow soybeans.
Method/Steps
1It usually takes three months from sowing to harvest, so make a plan for two consecutive seasons. In China, spring-sown soybeans in Northeast China and summer-sown soybeans in Huanghuaihai are the two regions with the largest soybean planting area and the highest yield. 
2Sowing seeds. Generally, soybeans are divided into black soybeans and green soybeans. Black soybeans are eaten dried, while green soybeans can be used as food after harvesting. Sow seeds after frost, when soil temperatures are milder. 
3The seeds are spaced 5 cm apart, sow 50 to 60 cm in each row (that is, 10 to 12 groups per row), and sow to a depth of 1.3 cm from the ground. If your yard is not big enough, you can sow a few more rows. 
4After sowing, water it to make it wet. 2 to 4 days after sowing is completed , if it doesn’t rain during this period, water again.
5Apply regular fertilizer to the sides of each row of soil. 
6Make sure the planting soil is fertile soil containing sufficient nitrogen. As long as there is enough sunlight, mild temperatures, and fertile soil with sufficient nitrogen, soybeans are easy to grow. And the soil should always be kept moist. - Soybeans prefer rich soil. Before planting, apply chemical fertilizers and compost to the soil, and after planting, fertilize regularly.
7You can harvest the pods when they are full. Wash the pods with clean water and cook them in boiling water for 20 minutes. After cooling, remove the soybeans from the pods and store them in the refrigerator or in an airtight jar. 
8Remove insects and pests. Like other plants, soybeans are also susceptible to pests and diseases, especially beetles. Insecticides such as diazinon can be usedEffective removal. - Rabbits will eat the new leaves. If you have rabbits near your home, you may be better off putting a fence around your soybeans. Otherwise, they will quickly eat the grown pods, and none of the young soybean leaves will be left. And they will come back again when new leaves appear.
9Harvest. Soybeans are generally harvested in summer, when the soybean seeds are mature and the pods are green and plump. - Before breaking the pods and removing the soybeans, the pods should be soaked in boiling water. This will soften them and make them easier to peel.
10Complete.
Tips
- The Japanese call green soybeans edamame. This soybean is rich in protein and tastes good.
- Did you know? Soybean rhizomes are rich in nutrients. After harvesting, the soybean rhizomes are placed in a compost pile, fermented and then buried back in the soil.
- Soybean cultivation is susceptible to temperature and humidity, especially cold weather and frost. Therefore, wait until the frosty days have passed before planting soybean seeds. On cold autumn nights, if the temperature drops below 5 degrees Celsius, the soybean plants must be covered with an insulation shed.
- Common soybean varieties include "Heinong 37" and "Kenong 18".
- Soybeans belong to the legume family and are delicious.
Notes
- Soybeans are susceptible to bacterial and other germs. Generally, when the temperature rises and the humidity increases in summer, the probability of soybeans being infected by pathogens increases. In addition, when soybeans mature, the chance of bacterial infection also increases. Therefore, it is recommended to spray fungicides when planting soybeans in areas with high temperature and humidity.
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