SWEET SOYBEAN Glycine Max Soy Bean Yellow LIRA 25 fresh seeds

🌱 Glycine Max — Sweet Soybean, Soy Bean, Yellow LIRA

We offer 25 fresh seeds of the LIRA soybean variety, a high-yielding and disease-resistant early-maturing soybean. This variety is suitable for cultivation in temperate climates with a short growing season.

🌿 Botanical Description

The LIRA soybean variety has white flowers, light brown beans, and elongated yellow seeds with a yellow hilum. The plant height is up to 12.8 cm. The seeds weigh 140.9-168.4 grams per 1000 seeds. The variety is known for its high protein content (up to 42%) and oil content (up to 24%).

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep in late spring to early summer, after the last frost. Stratification is not required.
• Germinate at 20-25°C (68-77°F) in 7-10 days.
• Soil type: well-drained loam or sandy loam. pH: 6.0-7.0. Drainage: good.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8. Frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The LIRA soybean variety is native to temperate climates with a short growing season. It thrives in areas with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture. Typical habitats include well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Altitude range: 0-1000 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

The LIRA soybean variety is known for its high resistance to false powdery mildew, stem cancer, and ash rot. It is also tolerant to stress factors and does not lie down or crumble. However, the beans may crack if the plants are overwatered for a long time. Due to its short growing season, the variety is able to 'escape' from droughts in the second half of summer.