Soybean is the main oilseed crop of Kharif season. Soybean is rich in protein. Apart from making soywadi, milk and cheese, oil is also extracted from it. Therefore, its demand always remains.
About 12 million tonnes of soybean is produced in India. Its highest production is in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. 45 percent of the total production is in Madhya Pradesh alone, while 40 percent is produced in Maharashtra. There should be a warm and humid climate for its cultivation. The temperature should be 26-32 degrees for good growth of plants. Its production is also good in loamy soil, proper drainage system is also necessary. Proper use of fertilizers is also necessary to get a good crop of soybean.
Importance of Soybean
Soybean is a major oilseed crop that is particularly rich in protein. Its specialty is that it is used in many food products, such as soywadi, milk, and cheese, in addition, oil is also extracted from soybean. The demand for this crop always remains, as it is not only a part of the human diet, but is also important for livestock. Apart from this, farmers get economic benefits from soybean cultivation, which allows them to increase their income.
History of Soybean Production
The history of soybean production is very old. Its cultivation was discovered in China in the 11th century BC, but its name came to America in 1804. In 1765, it was introduced in the American colonies as “Chinese Vetch”. And then in 1879, its cultivation was tried in a college in New Jersey. At that time people did not grow it for eating, but for animal feed. The real story of soybeans began during World War II, when there was a shortage of edible oil. People discovered that soybeans provided good oil and also contained edible protein, so cultivation of soybeans grew rapidly.
Soybeans were easy to grow because they were similar to corn and could be grown along with other crops. After the war, soybeans were cultivated in large numbers in the corn belts of the United States. Between 1950 and 1970, soybean cultivation in the United States increased tremendously, so much so that more than 75 percent of the world’s soybeans were grown in the United States. Thus, soybeans gradually became an important crop, and today they are eaten and used all over the world.
Characteristics of Soybeans
The characteristics of the soybean plant are given below:
Characteristics of the Plant:
Leaves: The soybean plant has clover-like leaves. These are green and oval-shaped. These are used to make food and grow by taking sunlight from them.
Pods: Soybean pods are small and hairy. Each pod usually contains 2-4 grains. When the plant is fully grown, the pods turn brown and are ready to be harvested.
Root nodules: Soybeans have tiny nodules on their roots. These nodules contain bacteria that take nitrogen from the air and make food for the plant.
Height: Soybean plants usually grow 2-4 feet tall. Their stems are strong, so they can stand upright in the field without any support.
Flowers: Soybean plants produce tiny, delicate flowers. These flowers are usually white or purple in color and appear in clusters on the stem. These flowers later produce soybean pods.
Crop Features:
Life Cycle: Soybeans are an annual crop. Their entire life span is one season. They germinate, grow, produce grains, and then die. All this happens in just a few months.
Fast growing crop: Soybean grows very quickly and gives pods in a short span of time.
Climate sensitive: Soybean needs the right amount of water and sunlight for good yield.
Versatile crop: Oil, food, animal feed and many industrial products are made from soybean.
Ideal climate and soil for soybean cultivation
Climate requirements: Soybean can be cultivated well in warm and humid climate. The temperature suitable for germination of soybean is 15-32 degree Celsius and for growth and development it is 30-33 degree Celsius.
Soil type and preparation: Sandy loam soil with good drainage is considered good for its cultivation. How deep should the seeds be put in the soil? It varies for different crops. The right depth helps the seeds to germinate properly and develop strong roots.
pH level requirement: The pH value of the soil should be 6.0 to 7.5 degree Celsius. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil, which is measured on a scale of 0-14. Different crops prefer different pH levels. Farmers adjust the soil pH to help their crops grow better.
Sowing methods
Right time of sowing: The best time for sowing is considered to be from June to mid-July. It is important to control weeds by weeding within 20-40 days of sowing. There are many types of chemicals available to eliminate weeds, which farmers can use.Â
Sowing methods (by machine, by hand):
Row sowing: Farmers should sow soybean in rows. This makes it easier to remove weeds. Seed drill should be used for sowing. This allows seeds and fertilizers to be applied together.
Special sowing method: Sowing should be done using furrow irrigated raised bed or broad bed method (BBF). This method is a little expensive, but it is more beneficial.
Weather protection: Crop sown in this method remains good even in more or less rainfall. A deep and wide drain is made between every two rows. In heavy rain, water flows through these drains and the crop remains safe on the raised bed. In less rain, these drains store water, due to which the plants keep getting water.
Plant growth: Due to wide drains, every row gets good sunlight and air. Plants get more space to spread. This leads to the formation of more branches, flowers and pods. As a result, the crop yield increases.
Safety: In case of excess rain, the flat field gets flooded and the crop gets spoiled. But this does not happen with this method.
In this way, this method of sowing benefits the soybean crop in many ways and gives good yield to the farmers.
Seed quality and selection
Choosing the right seed is very important for a good soybean crop. Always use certified seeds. If you are using your last year’s seed, clean and treat it thoroughly first. While buying seeds from the market, buy only from the cooperative seed store and take a receipt. This will ensure that you get certified seeds.
The quantity of seed depends on the size of the grains. Generally, there should be 4 to 4.5 lakh plants in one hectare. For small grain varieties, 60-70 kg of seed per hectare is enough. For large grain varieties, 80-90 kg of seed per hectare is required. Remember, good quality seed is the foundation of your crop. So be careful while choosing seeds and sow the right quantity. This will give you healthy plants and good yield.
Nutrition and fertilizer management:
Nutrients and fertilizers for soybean and natural and chemical fertilizers
Proper nutrition is very important for a good soybean crop. Both natural and chemical fertilizers are used in this. But keep in mind, always apply chemical fertilizers only after testing the soil.
Use NADEP fertilizer, cow dung manure or vermicompost in natural fertilizers. 10-20 tons of NADEP or cow dung manure, or 5 tons of vermicompost can be applied in one hectare.
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and sulfur are needed in chemical fertilizers. Keep their balanced ratio 20:60-80:40:20. That is, 20 kg nitrogen, 60-80 kg phosphorus, 40 kg potash and 20 kg sulfur per hectare. Mix them well in the field before the last plowing.
Apply 50 kg urea per hectare 7 days after sowing the seeds. This will provide nitrogen to the plants. If there is zinc deficiency in the soil, then add 25 kg of zinc sulphate per hectare.
Remember, the soil of every field is different. Therefore, get the soil of your field tested and add the right amount of manure and fertilizer. This will keep your crop healthy and give good yield.
Irrigation Management
Soybean is a Kharif crop, that is, it is grown in the rainy season. Therefore, it does not require much irrigation. But it is important to keep some things in mind:
General condition:
– Usually rain water is sufficient.
– If there is a long drought during the formation of beans, then irrigation may have to be done once.
– Keep in mind, do not let the field fill with water. This can be harmful for the crop.
Modern irrigation technology:
– Nowadays farmers are using drip irrigation.
– This technique saves water, time and money.
– It is very beneficial especially where there is water shortage.
– It can be easily grown in both fields and orchards.
Irrigation time:
– After sowing the seeds, if needed, do light irrigation.
– Plants need more water at the time of flowering and pod formation. If there is no rain, then irrigate at this time.
Precautions:
– Avoid giving too much water. This can cause the roots to rot.
– If the field gets filled with water, then make arrangements to drain it.
Remember, the soil and climate of every field is different. Adopt the right method of irrigation by consulting the agricultural expert of your area. By giving the right amount of water at the right time, your soybean crop will flourish.
Weed, pest and disease management
Common weeds and their control methods
In soybean cultivation, the weeds growing between its plants cause damage to the soybean crop. Therefore, their proper management within 20-45 days of sowing is necessary.
Types of weeds:
Broad-leafed weeds: These weeds have broad leaves. These are mainly dicotyledonous plants like Mahkua (Azeretum conyzoides), wild amaranth (Amaranthus viridis), white chicken (Silocia ajerensis), wild jute (Corchorus acutangulus), forest poppy (Phyllis miniga), Hazardana (Phyllanthus niruri) and Kaladana (Ipomea species) etc.
Narrow-leaved weeds: The leaves of weeds of this grass species are thin and long. Parallel stripes are found inside these leaves. These are monocotyledonous plants like Sanvak (Echinochloa colona), Kodon (Eleusine indica) etc.Â
Weeds of the Motha family: The leaves of these weeds are long and the stem is three-edged and hard. The roots have nodes, which help in collecting food and giving birth to new plants – like Motha (Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus) etc.
Methods of control
Cleanliness and good seeds: To control weeds, clean the field thoroughly before sowing and add rotten compost and cow dung manure. Also use only certified seeds.
Weeding: Weeds grow more within 20-45 days of sowing soybean crop. In such a situation, to control them, the first weeding should be done after 20-25 days and the second after 40-45 days. Wheel or Trivan wheel can be used for weeding.
Chemical: The chemicals used to control weeds are called herbicides. Also, it is called soybean’s fodder (weed killer) medicine. Using these chemicals reduces the cost per hectare and also saves time, but be careful about the quantity while using them, otherwise it can also cause harm. There are many types of soybean fodder medicine i.e. weedicide. You can consult an agricultural expert regarding its quantity and how to use it.
Take these precautions while using weed killer chemicals
Instructions are written on the boxes of all weed killer chemicals. Use it only after reading them carefully.
It is important to spray on time. Spraying before or after the time can cause harm instead of benefit.
They should be sprayed uniformly in the entire field.
They should not be sprayed in strong winds.
While spraying, cover the body, face and eyes completely. The chemical should not come in contact with the body.
After spraying, wash hands and mouth thoroughly with soap.
How to protect soybean crop from harmful insects? Know from plant protection expert Dr. Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi told that pest infestation is seen on soybean crop in almost all the states. Farmers are often unable to identify the pests at the right time, due to which they have to suffer heavy losses. In such a situation, if the pests are identified at the right time and the right measures are taken for prevention, then the soybean crop can be saved from damage.
Major pests and their identification and diseases and their treatment
One of the harmful pests in soybean is the girdle beetle. It is a yellow colored caterpillar, which causes a lot of damage to the leaves and stem of soybean. The caterpillar of this insect comes out of the egg and stays inside the stem and keeps eating the plants. Due to this, the upper leaves of the plant start drying and the stem and branches start withering. Its infestation lasts from July to October. To control this, 750 ml of Thiochloropid 21.7 SS or 1.25 liters of Propiconofos 50 EC should be sprayed per hectare.
The semilooper insect is one of the most harmful insects of soybean crop. Its caterpillars eat soybean leaves. Initially, the caterpillars eat by making small holes in the leaves and when they grow up, they make large irregular holes in the leaves. After this, their attack falls on buds, flowers and newly developed buds. This causes heavy damage to the crop. The attack of this insect is more before flowering and at the stage of pod formation. If the farmer sees four caterpillars per meter, then for control, 450 ml of chemical medicine Emamectin Benzoate 1.9 EC or 450 ml of Spinetoram 11.7 SC should be sprayed at the rate of per hectare.
Stem fly is a major insect that damages soybean crop. It is generally shiny black in colour. The fully grown caterpillar is light yellow in colour. This caterpillar reaches the stem and makes a crooked tunnel and eats the stem. The maximum damage from this type of outbreak occurs within 7 to 10 days of germination. The plants affected by this disease dry up completely. To control this, 350 ml of chemical medicine Betacyfluthrin 8.49 + Imidacloprid 19.81 percent OD should be used per hectare.
Control with organic pesticides
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi said that organic pesticides should be used to control insect caterpillars. When insect caterpillars are in small stage, better results are obtained by using organic pesticides. An organic pesticide called BT should be mixed in one liter of water and sprayed per hectare. This makes the caterpillars lethargic and they die in two to three days.Â
One kilo gram of the organic pesticide Beauveria bassiana made from fungus should be sprayed per hectare. By using this medicine, all the body parts of the caterpillars are destroyed. By spraying 250 grams of organic medicine NPB made from virus, the caterpillars start dying. In this way, by using these organic pesticides, pests can be controlled at low cost.
Use of agricultural equipment for control of harmful insects
Plant protection expert Dr. Dwivedi said that the infestation of pests can also be reduced by using pheromone trap or light trap. Insects come near the light trap after being attracted towards the light. Then they get trapped in the tub or net filled with water below. This is a major device to reduce the infestation of pests in soybean crop. It also gives information about the pests attacking soybean.
10-12 pheromone traps per hectare are effective for semilooper caterpillars and tobacco caterpillars. He said that caterpillars are the main food of many types of predatory birds. These birds keep eating caterpillars from the crop. If 15-20 pegs or dry bushes per hectare are planted in the field for these birds to sit, then the activities of these birds increase. These birds protect the soybean crop from pests by eating caterpillars.
Crop care
It is very important to take proper care of the soybean crop. This improves both the quality and yield of the crop. Regularly check the moisture and nutrition level of the soil.
Foliar care: Proper care of the leaves of the plants keeps the crop healthy. Pay attention to cleaning the leaves and protection from pests.
Pruning and support of plants: Pruning of plants promotes their growth. Remove weak or dry parts and use the right support system to support the plants. This will make the crop strong and fertile.
Harvesting and processing
Harvesting and post-harvesting management of soybean is very important. This gives you the full fruits of your hard work. Let’s know how to do the right harvesting and processing:
Right time of harvesting:
– Soybean crop takes 50 to 145 days to ripen. This time depends on the variety.
– When the crop ripens, the leaves turn yellow and the pods dry up.
– At the time of harvesting, the moisture in the seeds should be around 15%.
Harvesting methods:
– In small farms, harvesting can be done by hand.
– Combine harvesters are used for large farms.
– Start harvesting only after the morning dew dries.
Post-harvest processing:
– Dry the harvested crop in the field for 2-3 days.
– Threshing (removing grains) can be done by machine or by hand.
– Clean the grains thoroughly and sort them.
Storage:
– Store the grains only after drying them thoroughly.
– Keep them in clean and pest-free sacks or containers.
– The storage place should be dry and ventilated.
Precautions:
– Grains may fall off if harvested late.
– Avoid harvesting during the rainy season. This may deteriorate the quality of the grains.
Remember, timely harvesting and good processing increases the quality and value of your crop. Consult your local agricultural expert and adopt the best method according to your variety and region.
Information about the Swarna Vasundhara variety of soybean
Traditional cultivation of soybean is done in only a few areas of the country, but to meet the increasing demand and needs, agricultural scientists are also inventing its other varieties. One such improved variety is named Swarna Vasundhara. This improved variety of soybean has been developed at the Agricultural System Research Center in Ranchi.
This variety of soybean gets ready soon. Its crop of green pods is ready for the first harvest in 70 to 75 days after sowing. Its plants are also pest resistant. This variety is an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, essential fatty acids, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin-E, dietary fiber and sugar. The shelled green pods are used as delicious cooked vegetables and the mature dry seeds are used to make processed food products.
Multiple profits at low cost
The cost of cultivating one acre of Swarna Vasundhara soybean is Rs 30 thousand while the profit is Rs 2 lakh 70 thousand. Chandrakant Deshmukh, a farmer from Maharashtra, cultivates only Swarna Vasundhara soybean. After getting information about this new seed, he first started cultivating it in 10 acres, in which he had to spend 30 thousand per acre. The cost includes the lease price of land, preparation of land, manure and fertilizers, irrigation, inter-operation, pesticides, harvesting, etc. After the crop was ready, he got a yield of 15 quintals per acre.
In this way, he earned an income of three lakh rupees per acre and he got a direct profit of 2 lakh 70 thousand in one acre. At the same time, 225 kg of soya paneer can be prepared from one quintal crop of Swarn Vasundhara, the cost of making which is up to 13 thousand. When this 225 kg soya paneer is sold in the market, there is a direct profit of 54,500. Many other products like curd, chenna, gulab jamun, ice cream etc. are also prepared from the crop of Swarn Vasundhara. In this way, this variety of soybean is an excellent option to earn more income at low cost.
Economic aspects and market analysisÂ
It is very important to understand the economic aspect of soybean cultivation. With the right market analysis, farmers can know the right price of their crop and earn better profits.
Production cost: Reducing the production cost of soybean increases profits. By using the right technology and tools, farmers can effectively control their costs.
Market prices and sales strategies: It is very important to take care of soybean prices in the market. With the right sales strategies, farmers can sell the crop at a better price and increase their profits.
Future prospects and research
The future of soybean cultivation is very promising. New techniques and research are bringing significant changes in this field. New techniques will increase production for a better crop, and disease-resistant varieties are being developed. Apart from this, climate change-friendly species are also coming, which will help farmers. Scientists are working on soybeans with better nutrition to improve nutrition and quality, which will increase demand in the market and farmers will get more profit.
Innovations in soybean cultivation:
New ideas and techniques are playing an important role in soybean cultivation. Modern methods include organic farming, which benefits the environment, and smart irrigation that saves water. New seed varieties are also giving better yields. These innovations are giving farmers the opportunity to increase production, better quality, and adopt environmentally friendly methods. Farmers should make soybean farming more profitable by adopting these new technologies, which will increase their income and also help in environmental protection.
Success Stories in Ginger Farming
Story 1
Along with improved varieties of soybean, if fertilizers are used after testing the soil, then good production can be obtained from soybean crop. After the use of sulfur in soybean crop, not only did the production increase, but the amount of oil in the seeds also increased.
This is what Chandrakala Yadav, a woman farmer from Kulala village of Dewas district, did. She first got the soil of the field tested. After that she used sulfur. Chandrakala Yadav used the secondary nutrient sulphur on soybean variety JS-2034.
In the front line demonstration, 20.78 quintals of crop was obtained per hectare by using sulphur, whereas in normal production, 17.36 quintals of crop was obtained. Soybean contains 40 percent protein and 20 percent oil. In our country, its highest production is in Madhya Pradesh, that is why it is known as Soya State.
Increased production with sulphur
To get more production from soybean, farmers were advised to use main, secondary and micro elements on the basis of soil testing. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dewas planned a front line demonstration for the use of sulphur in soybean crop. Under this, training was given to woman farmer Chandrakala Yadav. Along with this, the importance of nutrients was also explained. Then the soil of her field was tested, which showed that there was a deficiency of sulphur in it.
Then her field was selected for the front line demonstration and sulphur was used. Meanwhile, officials of Krishi Vigyan Kendra visited her farm from time to time and gave her necessary advice. The use of sulfur showed an increase in the crop. Compared to traditional farming, it gave 28.77 percent more production. Not only this, research also revealed that the use of sulfur at the time of sowing also increased the amount of oil in the grains.
Sulfur is beneficial for oilseed crops
In the front line demonstration held in Chandrakala’s field in 2018, sulfur was used at the rate of 20 kg per hectare. Chandrakala cultivates gram and wheat along with soybean. Earlier, she used to use only nitrogen, phosphorus and potash, due to which the production was not good, but after the use of sulfur, there was a good improvement in her production. This proves that secondary nutrients play an important role in increasing production.
Story 2
Soybean seeds are also damaged due to fungus due to excess moisture in the soil or due to more seeds being sown together. In such a situation, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra located in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, made farmers aware about the technique of treating soybean seeds in a special way.
Sowing untreated seeds reduces the productivity of the crop and the quality is also not good. In such a situation, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra prepared a blueprint of a program for soybean seed management before sowing to get more crop and prevent the seeds from getting spoiled.
Soybean seed management before sowing
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra ran a program on ‘Pre-Sowing Seed Management in Soybean’. Under this, farmers were given training on seed management. For this, a proper model was set up and farmers were contacted directly.
Seeds were treated
Kalavati Patel, a woman farmer of Laxmanpur village adopted by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, said that 100 seeds were taken to test the germination of seeds. Out of this, 99 seeds germinated. She was excited to see this result. Then 32 kg of seeds were sown per acre.
Before sowing, Kalavati treated the seeds with 96 grams of Bavistin fungicide and 200 grams of Rhizobium and 600 grams of PSB culture. She had never done this before. Apart from thisÂ
Increased productivity
The spread of the stems, number of stems and number of pods and brightness of the plants improved. Kalavati got 9.5 hectares of soybean per acre, while other farmers got only 4.5 quintals per acre. The farmers who kept the distance between rows as before at 9 inches, their plants did not grow well.
Kalavati and her husband are very happy to cultivate soybean with this new technology. Many farmers visit their farm. They also help farmers through meetings and training so that farmers can avoid the loss caused by seeds and get more profit from their crop.
Story 3
Yogendra Singh Pawar, a mechanical engineer by profession, comes from a farmer family. Yogendra Singh says that he has seen his family doing farming since the beginning, so the inclination towards this field was also natural. Instead of working somewhere else, he thought why not take forward the ancestral work of his family. 50-year-old Yogendra Yadav Pawar has been farming for the last 28 years.
Got full support from Soybean Research Center and agricultural scientists
Yogendra Singh Pawar says that when he decided to choose farming as his profession in 1992, he got full support from Soybean Research Center and agricultural scientists. He remained in touch with them and learned about advanced farming techniques. Got the opportunity to participate in agriculture related activities from Delhi, Gandhinagar to Pune.
Cultivation of advanced varieties of soybean
Yogendra Singh Pawar is cultivating soybean in 22 hectares of area. He produces a total of 6 varieties of soybean including JS-21-72, RVSM 1135, RVS 2024 and NRC 142.
Cost and production in soybean cultivation
Yogendra Singh Pawar said that soybean cultivation costs about 50 thousand rupees per hectare. If the climate is favorable, the production is 15 to 20 quintals per hectare. There is a profit of about 25 to 30 thousand rupees per hectare.
What are the challenges?
Yogendra Singh Pawar says that in the last three years, the changing conditions of environment and climate have had a negative impact on soybean crop. In Madhya Pradesh, crops have been damaged due to the outbreak of diseases in many varieties. The situation was such that last year the production was only 7 to 8 quintals per hectare. Yogendra Singh Pawar said that there was no rain for a month after sowing. This caused huge losses.
Yogendra Singh further says that more than 90 percent of the crop in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh is of soybean. Whereas in his area, almost 100 percent of the farmers are engaged in soybean cultivation. There are many difficulties in adopting crop rotation.
What could be the solution to the problem?
Yogendra Singh says that such varieties should be developed which have good resistance capacity. Climate change is happening, but farmers are still planting 15 to 20 years old varieties. Seeds of improved varieties do not reach the farmers. Varieties are released, but it is either late in reaching the farmers or the seeds are not available at all. Only when the time limit and production capacity are well coordinated, farmers can get a good crop of soybean. It is important to work thoughtfully on this challenge.
Keep these things in mind in soybean cultivation
Maintain soybean seeds properly. Their germination should be good.
Do germination test of seeds to reduce the chances of loss.
Do not plant soybean crop without treating the seeds.
After taking advice, spray medicines as per need.
Do not let weeds grow near the soybean crop. Weedicides can be used for protection.
In soybean cultivation, the distance between rows is kept at about 35 centimeters. In the varieties which are long duration i.e. they are ready in more than 100 days, the distance between rows is kept at 45 cm. Whereas the distance between plants is around 3 to 4 inches.
Start soybean cultivation only after correct and complete information
Yogendra Singh Pawar also cultivates wheat and gram. He told that by choosing improved varieties of wheat, his production per hectare has gone up to 90 quintals.
Yogendra Singh Pawar advises the future farmers not to cultivate soybean with incomplete knowledge. Gather complete information about advanced technology, advanced seeds and precautions to be taken. Let us tell you that Yogendra Singh Pawar has also been awarded many honors for his agricultural work.
Conclusion
Benefits of soybean cultivation:
Soybean cultivation is beneficial in many ways. First of all, it gives good profits to the farmers, which improves their financial condition. The demand for soybean is increasing, so its prices also remain good.
Soybean is rich in protein and is a good fodder for animals. It also increases milk production. Apart from this, soybean cultivation improves soil health. It adds nitrogen to the soil, which keeps the land fertile for other crops. Lastly, soybean cultivation also has a positive impact on the environment. It helps fight climate change and diversifies agriculture. Therefore, soybean cultivation is not just a way to earn money, but it is also very important for the environment and agriculture.Â
Frequently Asked Questions on Soybean Cultivation (Soyabean ki Kheti)
Question: How much soybean should be sown in 1 acre?
Answer: For soybean sowing, it is best to use 30-40 kg of seeds per acre or 15-20 kg of seeds per bigha depending on the size of the seeds. This ensures good crop yield.
Question: How many days does soybean crop take?
Answer: Soybean crop takes 50 to 145 days to mature, and it mainly depends on the variety. When the crop is fully ready, its leaves turn yellow and the pods dry quickly. The moisture content in the seeds should be around 15 percent at the time of harvesting, so that the quality of the crop is maintained.
Question: What is the right time to sow soybean?
Answer: Soybean is mainly sown in the Kharif season, and it starts from the first week of June. However, the best sowing time is from the third week of June to mid-July. Sowing at this time improves crop growth.
Question: 15 16 How many days does soybean take to mature?
Answer: This variety of soybean matures in 90 to 95 days. During this period, proper care and weather conditions are necessary.
Question: How long is the life of 1135 soybean?
Answer: 1135 soybean is a research variety, which matures in about 95 to 100 days. The characteristics of this variety make it different from other varieties.
Question: How long is the life of 9560 soybean?
Answer: 9560 variety of soybean matures within 85 to 90 days. This crop matures quickly, due to which farmers can earn quick profits.
Question: When to add urea to soybean?
Answer: Urea should be added before the final plowing and mixed well with the soil. Apart from this, it is necessary to add 50 kg of urea with the thread seven days after germination. This supplies nitrogen, which is necessary for the growth of the crop.
Question: How much soybean is sown in one bigha?
Answer: The amount of sowing of soybean varies according to the region. Therefore, if you are cultivating soybean, keep in mind the characteristics of your area, so that you can sow the right amount.Â