Soybean

Glycine max

annual0.6×1.5 mzone 8–11full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Fabaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 0.6 m
Spread: 1.5 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 1 year
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 8–11
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.6 – 7.6

Uses

Edible7 of 10

Medicinal3 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Origin & habitat

E. Asia.

Lowland thickets, central and southern Japan.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

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