Photos and characteristics of soybean varieties

Soybean is an ancient annual herbaceous plant that appeared 5,000 years ago in Southeast Asia. It belongs to legumes and contains a large amount of vegetable protein, replacing some animal products. Nowadays, soybeans are cultivated almost everywhere and are divided into many varieties. Below you will find information about different types of soybeans with photos.

Early ripening varieties

It is not possible to grow late varieties in all regions, and especially in the northern ones. In such cases, the choice falls on early ripening ones.

Mezenka

The ripening period for Mezenka soybeans is 105-108 days. The pubescence of the main stem is gray, the flowers are white, the smaller leaflet of the main leaf is lanceolate. The height of the plant is about 80 cm, the lower bean is attached at a height of 15 cm. The yield is on average 21 c/ha. The seeds are yellow, like the scar, also have a spherical-flattened shape, weight 1000 pcs. – 142 g. Contains up to 37% protein and 23% fat.

Description of Lisbon soybean

Ripens within 90-106 days. It has a reddish-brownish color of the pubescence of the main stem, a purple flower and a pointed lateral leaflet. It grows up to 72 cm, the height of the lower bean is 14 cm. The average yield is 23 c/ha. The seeds are round and flattened, yellow in color, like a scar. Contains up to 36% protein and 26% fat.

Maxus

The ripening period for Maxus soybeans is 105-110 days. The main stem is brownish-reddish in color, purple flowers, pointed side leaf of the main leaf. Reaches 70 cm in height, the lower bean is attached at a distance of 13 cm from the ground.The average yield is 20 c/ha. The seeds and hilum are yellow, elongated and flattened, weight 1000 pcs. – 170 g. Contains 35% protein and 24% fat.

Protina

Ripens in 100-110 days. The stem is brown-red, pubescent, the flowers are purple, the leaf is rounded, the scar is light brown. The plant reaches 73 cm, the lower fruit hangs at a distance of 14-16 cm from the ground. Productivity – 20 c/ha. Protina soybean seeds are yellow, contain about 35% protein and up to 24% fat. 1000 seeds weigh approximately 142 g.

Characteristics of Hana

Ripens in 111-115 days, has a brown-red color on the pubescence of the main stem and a purple flower. The variety can be distinguished by the triangular side leaves of the main leaf. Height – 85-86 cm, the lower fruit hangs at a distance of 14-15 cm from the ground. The average yield is 18 c/ha. Seed color is yellow, elongated shape, weight 1000 pcs. – 155 g.

Vilana

The growing season is up to 115 days, the pubescence color is gray, the flower is purple, the side leaf is oval. The plant reaches 110-115 cm in height, the lower bean is attached at a height of 14-15 cm. The average yield per 1 hectare is from 9 to 21 centners. Vilana soybean seeds are yellow in color. 1000 pcs. weigh 145 g. Contain up to 40% protein, up to 24% fat.

coffee

A variety with a ripening period of 110-115 days, the color of the stem pubescence is reddish-brown, the flower is purple, the lateral leaflet is pointed. Plant height is up to 72 cm, the lower bean is at a height of 13-14 cm. The average yield of Kofu soybean is 21 c/ha. Seeds are yellow and elongated, 1000 pcs. weigh about 184 g, contain up to 33% protein and 25% fat.

Description of Siberian soybean

The growing season takes 96-104 days. The pubescence is brownish-reddish, the flower is purple, the small leaf has an oval, pointed shape. Grows up to 66-70 cm, the bean is attached at a distance of 10 cm from the ground. Productivity per 1 hectare is about 8 c.1000 seeds weigh 154 g, have a yellow color, an elongated shape and a dark, brown scar.

Chera 1

Ripens in 95-108 days. The main stem of Chera 1 soybean has brownish-red hairs, the flowers are purple, and the side leaf is small and rounded. It grows up to 79 cm in height, the lower fruit grows at a height of 11-13 cm. Productivity is 26 to 31 centners per 1 ha. 1000 seeds weigh up to 142 g, their protein content is 32%, fat - 23%.

Annushka

The ripening period is very short - 75-86 days. The main stem is pubescent, has a brownish-red color, and the flower is purple. The leaf is round in shape, plant height is 61-79 cm, the lower fruit is attached at a distance of 11-12 cm. The yield of Annushka soybean is on average from 26 to 32 centners per 1 ha. The seeds are yellow and elongated, contain 32% protein, up to 22.5% fat. Weight 1000 pcs. – up to 142

Zelda

Ripens in 94-100 days. The stem is pubescent and has a reddish-brown color. The flower is purple, the lateral leaflet is oval. Plant height is up to 81 cm, the lower fruit grows 11-13 cm. The seeds are yellow, contain up to 40% protein and 23% fat. The yield of the high-protein variety Zelda is up to 26 c/ha.

Opus

The growing season is 110-115 days. The color of the pubescent stem is brownish-reddish, the flower is purple. The side leaf is oval and pointed, reaches 76 cm in height, the attachment of the lower bean is up to 14 cm. Productivity is about 20 c/ha. The seeds are yellow, contain 35% protein, 24% fat. Weight 1000 pcs. – 178 g.

Bara

The ripening period is 85-90 days. The stem is gray with pubescence, the flower is purple, the small leaf is round. Height - up to 1 m. The bean is attached at a distance of 12-13 cm. An average of 20 centners are collected from 1 hectare. Weight of 1000 seeds - up to 125 g. Contains 41% protein, 23% fat.

Sculptor

The growing season takes 105-115 days.The variety is characterized by a gray pubescent stem, a purple flower, a pointed lateral leaf, height - up to 80 cm. Attachment of the lower bean - 10-15 cm. Productivity - 15-16 c/ha. 1000 seeds weigh 154 g, contain 33% protein, 22% fat.

Lydia

The variety ripens in 105-110 days. The stem has brown pubescence, a purple flower, and an oval lateral leaf. The attachment of the lower fruit is 11-14 cm, the full height is up to 90 cm. Up to 16 centners of seeds are collected from 1 hectare, which are in the amount of 1000 pieces. have a weight of 160 g and contain 40% protein, 21% fat.

Golden

Ripens in 97 days. The stem is pubescent, reddish-brown, the flower is purple. The plant is 80-110 cm high, the lower bean attachment is 12.5-16.2 cm. 17.7 c/ha is collected from 1 hectare. Golden soybean seeds contain 40% protein, 21% fat. Weight 1000 pcs. – 123 g.

Mid-season varieties

These varieties ripen a little later and are more suitable for regions with temperate climates.

Shama

Ripens in 114-120 days. The stem with reddish-brown pubescence grows up to 80-90 cm. The leaf is medium-sized, round, the flower is purple. The height of attachment of the lower bean is 12-14 cm. 17.8 centners are collected from 1 ha. Shama soybean seeds yellow, 1000 pcs. weigh 160 g. Contain 39.3% protein and 21.5% fat.

Belgorodskaya 7

Ripening period – up to 110 days. This variety is characterized by a gray pubescent stem, a white flower, and a sharp lateral leaf shape. Height – up to 80 cm. Fastening of the lower bean – 19 cm. Productivity – 10 c/ha. Yellow seeds, 1000 pcs. weigh up to 110 g. Soybeans of this variety contain 38% protein, 20% fat.

Belgorodskaya 8

The growing season is up to 116 days. This soybean has a reddish-brown pubescent stem, a purple flower, a pointed lateral leaf, and elongated yellow seeds. Grows up to 65-80 cm, the lower bean grows at a height of 18 cm.1 hectare of planting yields an average of 21 centners of seeds containing 35% protein and 23% fat. 1000 pcs. weigh 138-140 g.

Volma

Ripens within 105-116 days, has a gray pubescent stem, a white flower, a pointed lateral leaf, a height of 70-80 cm, fruit attachment at 12-13 cm. Productivity per 1 ha is 14-15 c. Seeds contain 33% protein, 22% fat, 1000 pcs. weigh 133 g.

Izidor

A variety with a growing season of 110-118 days. Brown-red pubescent stem, purple flower and pointed lateral leaf. The mounting height of the bean is 12-18 cm, the total reaches 85 cm. An average of 15-17 centners of seeds containing 41% protein and 21% fat are collected from 1 hectare. 1000 seeds weigh 163-195 g.

Asuka

The growing season takes 112-121 days. The plant is characterized by a brown-red pubescent stem, a purple flower, a pointed lateral leaf, elongated yellow seeds, a height of up to 80 cm, a bean attachment of 14 cm. Productivity - 28 c/ha. The seeds contain 39% protein, 21% fat. 1000 pcs. weigh 170 g.

Arina

Ripens within 110-116 days. The stem is brownish-reddish, pubescent. The flower is purple, the lateral leaflet is pointed. The lower bean is attached at a distance of 13-15 cm from the ground, the total height of the plant is up to 95 cm. The average yield is 28 c/ha. The seeds contain 37% protein and 21% fat. 1000 pcs. weigh 180 g.

Dad

Ripening time is 108-118 days. The plant, 80-85 cm high, has a reddish-brownish pubescent stem, a purple flower and elongated yellow seeds containing 40% protein and 23% fat. The lower fruit grows at a height of 15-16 cm. The average yield is 23-24 c/ha. Weight of 1000 seeds – 189 g.

Late varieties

Such soybeans has the longest growing season, so it is planted earlier than others.

Primorskaya 86

Ripens within 125 days.It is distinguished by a gray pubescent stem, white flower, and rounded lateral leaf. Grows up to 85 cm, lower bean grows at a height of 16-17 cm. The seeds are elongated, yellow in color, contain 40% protein, 23% fat. 1000 pcs. weigh 179-180 g. Productivity per hectare - 15 c.

Primorskaya 96

The growing season takes 120-125 days. It has a gray pubescent stem, a rounded lateral leaf, yellow seeds, and a purple flower. The height of the plant is 85-86 cm, the attachment of the lower fruit is 16 cm. 1000 seeds have a mass of 180 g. Productivity is 16 c/ha. Protein content – ​​40%, fat – 22%.

High yielding

In addition to the ripening period, the volume of the harvest is also important. Of the above varieties, high-yielding varieties include:

• Chera 1;
• Annushka;
• Zelda;
• Asuka;
• Arina;
• Dad.

Conclusion

Soybean varieties differ in ripening time and harvest amount. Early ripening grow in middle and northern latitudes, late-ripening ones in the southern latitudes. The right choice is one of the most important conditions for obtaining a good harvest.