When Should I Plant Soybeans
When Should I Plant Soybeans?
Plant seeds from late spring to early summer. Soybeans must have warm soil to germinate and grow. Poke holes into a cultivated bed or row to plant soybean seeds about 2 inches (5 cm) apart and one-half inch (1 cm) deep.
What is the best month to plant soybeans?
Soybeans can be successfully planted in late April or early May in these regions but final stands may be more erratic so an insecticide/fungicide seed treatment is recommended for late April and early May plantings.
How long does it take to grow a crop of soybeans?
45 to 65 days
Q: How long does it take to grow a soybean? A: If growing soybeans for their fresh pods they will need 45 to 65 days to mature. However, if you want dry beans they will need at least 100 days.
Where is the best place to plant soybeans?
Seed depth and spacing The best soybean yields occur on well-drained, but not sandy soils having a pH of 6.5 or above. Ideal seed depth for most conditions is 1¼ to 1½ inches, but beans can be planted up to 2 inches deep in sandy soils, or in dry conditions.
What is the best way to grow soybeans?
The best way to plant soybeans is by directly sowing the seeds into the garden bed. Plant soybean seeds approximately 1 1/2 inches deep in the soil about 6 inches apart in narrow rows and then cover the seeds loosely with garden soil. Water in well.
Do soybeans need a lot of water?
Soybeans require approximately 15 inches to over 25 inches of water per year depending on planting date, maturity group, location, and weather conditions. The most important time to avoid water stress is during the mid- to late-reproductive stages.
Will soybeans grow on top of ground?
Soybean seed germinates best when planted at a depth of ½ to 1 ½ inches…but don’t worry too much if some is a little deeper and some seed is still on top the ground.
How many acres will a bag of soybeans plant?
As a general rule of thumb I recommend farmers purchase a bag of seed per acre (140,000 seed count) and plant that entire bag per acre (140,000 seeds) (Figure 1). Remember your target is to get a minimum stand of 100,000 plants per acre as this population will achieve 100% yield potential in most field environments.
Does soybeans need fertilizer?
The fertilizer needs of the crop are often neglected while attention is mostly directed at fertilizing other crops in the rotation. Soybean crop yields will decrease when it lacks essential nutrients. Therefore, it’s important to develop a profitable fertilizer program to maximize crop yields.
Are soybeans hard to grow?
Soybeans are an easy-to-grow warm season vegetable that can be planted in containers or the vegetable bed. Plants grow to about 2 feet tall and beans are ready for harvest in about 80 days. Soybeans are planted from seeds in warm soil, just like other garden beans.
What is the best depth to plant soybeans?
1 to 1.5 inches deep
While the ISU Extension and Outreach publication Soybean Growth and Development (PM 1945) notes that soybean should be planted at 1 to 1.5 inches deep and no deeper than 2 inches for maximum yield potential, soybean planting depth should be field specific and based on soil conditions at the time of planting.
How many acres will one bag of soybeans plant?
As a general rule of thumb I recommend farmers purchase a bag of seed per acre (140,000 seed count) and plant that entire bag per acre (140,000 seeds) (Figure 1). Remember your target is to get a minimum stand of 100,000 plants per acre as this population will achieve 100% yield potential in most field environments.
Can you plant soybeans too thick?
In contrast, a stand that is too thick may result in excessive early lodging which means reduced yields as well as increased harvest loss. When grown under high populations, individual plants produce fewer pods, fewer branches, grow taller, and pod higher off the soil surface than when grown at low populations.
How much does it cost to plant 1 acre of soybeans?
In 2022, non-land costs are estimated to be $476 per acre, up from $377 last year. Factoring in the cash rent average, the cost to plant soybeans will average $785 per acre, resulting in a break-even price of $11.06.
What is a good starter fertilizer for soybeans?
Both phosphorus and potassium should be included in a soybean starter fertilizer. Phosphorus promotes early root growth and potassium has been shown to increase soybean root nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation.
Which manure is best for soybean?
| Nitrogen Source | Timing | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium sulfate | Early | 54.3 |
| Ammonium sulfate | Early | 52.5 |
| Ammonium sulfate | Pod fill | 53.2 |
| Urea | Early | 51.5 |
Do deer like soybeans?
Deer really like soybeans. Don’t expect to be able to plant a couple 1-acre fields and produce abundant forage all summer and have standing beans to hunt over during winter. Don’t waste your time or money. Resistance to grazing pressure in the early stages of plant growth is a real limitation for soybeans.
What is the best fertilizer to use on soybeans?
Use a high potassium fertilizer for Soybeans, with a maximum of 20 parts potassium in its mixture. Soybean seeds are relatively high in K and the removal of K by Soybeans is higher on a per bushel basis than other crops when only grains are extracted. Like P, a soil test is the best indicator of K requirements.
How many pounds of soybeans should you plant per acre?
Use 50 lbs per acre or use the chart provided to calibrate your drill or planter for optimal planting conditions. Narrow rows (15” or less) should be used for heavy deer densities.
What is the best row spacing for soybeans?
Research across the Midwest over several years has consistently shown that soybean planted in narrow rows ( has a yield advantage compared to wide rows (≥ 30 inches).
Whats the deepest you can plant soybeans?
Soybean can tolerate depths up to 3 inches, but some stand loss is possible due to the energy required to emerge from this depth.
