Soya Beans

Soya beans, now widely grown throughout the world, are native to China where they were first cultivated some 4,000 years ago.

Soybean called golden beans belongs to the legume family. It is a rich source of Protein and also an excellent source of fibre. Oil extracted from soybean contain a small amount of saturated fat.

The soybean is

✓ Soyabean is high in fiber
✓ Soyabean is high in protein
✓ Soyabean is low in saturated fat
✓ Soyabean is cholesterol free
✓ Soyabean is lactose-free
✓ Soyabean is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids
✓ Soybean is a source of antioxidants
✓ Soyabean is high in phytoestrogens.

Nomenclature

Botanical Name Phaseolus
Family Fabaceae / Leguminosae (legume and pea family)
Genus Glycine Willd. (soybean)
Species Glycine max
Types edamame , reseeding soybean, soja , soya , soya-bean , soybean, wild soybean

Planting Guide

Flowers

3 to 15 flower buds develop at each node of the stem. The flowers of soybean are tiny (1/4 inch) and white, pink, or purple.

Fruits

The fruit is a hairy pod that grows in clusters of 3 to 5, each pod is 3–8 cm long and usually contains 2 to 4 seeds 5–11 mm in diameter. Soybean seeds come in a wide variety of sizes and hull colors such as black, brown, yellow, and green.

Leaves

Soybean Leaves are compound and generally trifoliate.

Collect Seeds

October and November

Harvest  

The season of harvesting of Soybeans depends on the time of sowing and the variety grown such as short duration or long duration.
Soybean should be harvested, when leaves start falling and pods look dry, but before getting dried completely.

Soil Texture fertile loamy soils
Soil Drainage well drained
Soil Chemistry

pH of 6 to 7.5

Cultivation

Germination 4 to 7 days after planting.
Bloom In July, August and September, the plants bloom.

Temperature (Climate)
Temperature 18-38°C
Light Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Health Benefits

✓ Potential use of soybean for diabetes
✓ Soybeans Are Great For Your Heart
✓ Weight Lose
✓ Improve Your Bone Health
✓ Reduce the Risk of Cancer
✓ Soybeans Can Help Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
✓ Improve Skin Health
✓ Soybeans are Gluten-free
✓ Improve Gut Health
✓ Boost Brain Function