What is the best month to plant soybeans?

When is soybean planted?

Soybeans can be planted in spring, summer and autumn, and can be planted as late as August. Generally, the most suitable planting time is June, because the germination speed of soybeans will be faster at this time. Soybeans are usually planted by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: There are differences in the time suitable for planting soybeans in the south and the north. Generally, soybeans are planted in March and April in the south, while in April and May in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Soybeans can be grown in greenhouses. Generally, soybeans grown in greenhouses are planted in late February to early March. The seeds will be transplanted after they grow into seedlings. They can also be planted at the end of December.

Soybean Origin and Planting Month

Soybeans are produced in many places and have a long history of cultivation in China. The main soybean producing areas are Heilongjiang, Northeast China, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Hebei, Shandong, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Henan and Beijing.

Heilongjiang soybean

Soybeans in Heilongjiang are generally planted in late April and mid-May and will mature in September. The soybeans produced in Heilongjiang have a relatively high yield, full grains, golden color, and a relatively thin seed coat.

Sichuan soybean

Soybeans in Sichuan are generally planted in spring and summer and mature in autumn. The soybeans produced in Sichuan are high in protein and the grains are rich in oil, protein and amino acids.

Soybean varieties and planting months

Soybeans can be divided into spring soybeans and summer soybeans according to the sowing time. There are also several other varieties: Donnong 55, Heinong 52, Henong 75, Dongsheng 3, Kennong 43, Heihe 52 and Kedou 30.

Dongnong 55 soybean

Dongnong 55 soybeans are usually planted in April and mature around September in autumn. Dongnong 55 soybeans have the highest protein content and a lower fat content, and have a very good taste.

Heihe 52 soybean

Heihe 52 soybeans are planted in April and May and will mature around September. The grains of Heihe 52 soybeans are full and have a hard texture. The seed coat of the soybeans is very thin.