{"id":6538,"date":"2023-06-29T06:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=6538"},"modified":"2023-06-29T06:54:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T06:54:28","slug":"how-to-plant-soybeans-without-a-planter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-plant-soybeans-without-a-planter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Plant Soybeans Without A Planter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s actually very easy to grow a small amount of soybeans on a food plot even if you don&#8217;t have much equipment to get your crop into the ground. In this article we cover the basics of planting a small <a href=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-grow-soybeans-commercially\/\">crop of soybeans<\/a> for personal use. Read on to learn more on <em>how to plant soybeans without a planter<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear The Way For Soybeans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plantation-330239_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"basics of planting a small crop of soybeans\" class=\"wp-image-6537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plantation-330239_1280-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plantation-330239_1280-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plantation-330239_1280-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plantation-330239_1280-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do is kill off any existing vegetation a couple of weeks before you begin disking or tilling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the first time you&#8217;ve planted your field in soybeans, you might want to burn off any existing vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good way to get rid of heavy weed growth or matted grasses and contribute nourishment to the soil. Just be careful to have a good source of water immediately available in case things get out of hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your aim should be to till the ground as soon as it&#8217;s dry enough in the springtime. Late May to early June are <a href=\"https:\/\/swat.tamu.edu\/media\/90113\/crops-typicalplanting-harvestingdates-by-states.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good planting dates<\/a> in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the first time that you&#8217;ve planted soybeans in this field, understand that you&#8217;ll need to inoculate the seeds so that they will be able to produce nitrogen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk with your seed supplier about getting an inoculate, and follow packaging directions closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to till exceptionally deep. Four inches is plenty. Once you&#8217;ve got the ground tilled, you&#8217;ll want to sow about 75 pounds of soybeans for each acre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should simultaneously broadcast a couple of hundred pounds of fertilizer with an NPK rating of 6 \u2013 24 \u2013 24. Note that the nitrogen rating on this fertilizer is quite low because <a href=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-do-soybeans-replenish-the-soil-of-nitrogen\/\">soybeans produce nitrogen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can broadcast the seed and fertilizer using a hand seeder or simply toss it out by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broadcasting Soybeans By Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UAi6ZSeDgQw?t=152\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Broadcasting soybeans by hand\" title=\"Play video &quot;Broadcasting soybeans by hand&quot;\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/UAi6ZSeDgQw?t=152<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UAi6ZSeDgQw?t=152\" title=\"Broadcasting soybeans by hand\">Broadcasting soybeans by hand (https:\/\/youtu.be\/UAi6ZSeDgQw?t=152)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you got your seed and your fertilizer broadcast over the soil, disk or till the combination in to a depth of about a half an inch. You&#8217;ll want to make a couple of passes over the field using a cultipacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is agricultural equipment used to crush dirt clods, remove air pockets and press down pebbles to form a firm, smooth seed bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When seed has already been broadcast, the machine\u2019s roller presses the soil down to ensure good seed placement and good contact with the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;re finished, you&#8217;ll still see some seed on the ground, but don&#8217;t worry about it. With the combination of seed on the surface and that which has been tilled under, you should have excellent germination rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within a month to six weeks, you should have a pretty good stand of soybeans. You may also have some weed growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to address this with either hand weeding or by using an herbicide recommended by your county extension agent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a chemical herbicide, be sure to handle it carefully and follow all packaging directions closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Ready For Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soybeans-4019684_1280-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"a small plot of soybeans\" class=\"wp-image-6516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soybeans-4019684_1280-compressor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soybeans-4019684_1280-compressor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soybeans-4019684_1280-compressor-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soybeans-4019684_1280-compressor-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A small plot of soybeans can be at risk for heavy predation by <a href=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-grow-soybeans-for-deer\/\">deer<\/a>, rabbits and other critters, but if you put up a good electric fence you should be able to keep them out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, improving habitat for wildlife outside of your food growing area can distract them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drought conditions can also be quite challenging for a small plot of soybeans, so it&#8217;s a good idea to have an irrigation plan in place so that you don&#8217;t lose the food value you invested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do end up losing your soybeans, don&#8217;t despair. Remember that tilling them under in the fall is an excellent way to enrich your field and get ready for the coming growing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-38.jpg\" alt=\"how to plant soybeans without a planter Frequently Asked Questions\" class=\"wp-image-12539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-38.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-38-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-38-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688021482931\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What are some safe herbicides to use on weed growth in soy bean fields?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some safe herbicides commonly used in soybean fields include glyphosate, which is effective against a wide range of weeds, and products containing the active ingredient clethodim, which specifically target grassy weeds. Be sure to follow the instructions and safety precautions provided by the herbicide manufacturer . Remember that the label is the law. You may also wish to consult with local agricultural extension services for specific recommendations based on the weed species and regional conditions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688021496212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Will establishing a deer food plot separately help keep deer out of the soy bean fields?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Establishing a deer food plot separately can help attract deer to a specific area and potentially divert their attention away from soybean fields. Even with this distraction, it may not guarantee that deer will stay away from the soybean fields entirely. You may also want to add fencing or scare devices to further deter deer from entering soybean fields.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688021497164\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. When you till your soybean plants into the soil after harvesting, what nutrients do they provide?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tilled under soybean plants contribute organic matter that decomposes and enriches the soil. This process adds essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the soil, improving its fertility. The exact nutrient content will depend on the specific soil conditions and the growth stage of the soybean plants at the time of tilling. Tilling your crop into the soil also improves soil conditions. The organic matter lightens the soil and improves drainage.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688021498162\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. Should you use an overhead irrigation system or a ground level irrigation system for soy beans?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ground level irrigation systems are generally preferred for soybeans. This includes methods like furrow irrigation or drip irrigation, where water is delivered directly to the soil near the plant roots. These systems are efficient in delivering water precisely where it is needed, reducing water waste and minimizing foliar diseases that can occur with overhead irrigation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688021499028\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. What mulching material is best to help prevent weed growth and retain moisture in a soy bean field?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Organic mulching materials like straw or hay are commonly used in soybean fields to help prevent weed growth and retain moisture. These materials create a physical barrier that blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds, inhibiting their germination and growth. Additionally, the mulch layer reduces evaporation, helping to conserve soil moisture. Your choice of mulching material may also depend on factors such as availability, cost, and the specific weed species prevalent in the area.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s actually very easy to grow a small amount of soybeans on a food plot even if you don&#8217;t have much equipment to get your crop into the ground. In this article we cover the basics of planting a small crop of soybeans for personal use. 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