Growing Beans

The soya bean, or soybean, is an annual legume that grows in bushes about one to three feet tall and produces green pods one to four inches long. Soybeans require warmer weather than other bean...

There is a lot of information out there about soybeans. Researchers at the Division of Biochemical Toxicology, National Center for Toxicological Research in Jefferson, Arkansas, say that soy...

Soybeans are a staple crop in the United States. Their multitude of uses and ease to grow are the reason for this. Soybeans can be eaten fresh (edamame), cooked, dried or ground into veggie burgers.

Most types of soybean plants produce mature beans in 7 to 10 days. The beans are ready to be harvested when they are plump and green. When the rest of the plant begins turning yellow, the beans...

Soybeans are often planted in May, but farmers decide when to plant them based on the soil temperature rather than the calendar. Soybeans will only germinate in a soil with a minimum temperature...

Soybeans are becoming more popular as a crop in the home vegetable garden. Grow them just like regular garden beans--plant in late spring, then water, weed, and fertilize throughout the season. If...

Soybeans are an easy-to-grow, warm weather crop that have recently become a favorite of home gardeners. Soybeans, loaded with protein, fiber and calcium, can be an important addition to a healthy...