{"id":9173,"date":"2023-06-26T16:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=9173"},"modified":"2023-06-29T07:01:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T07:01:21","slug":"how-to-grow-soybeans-for-deer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-grow-soybeans-for-deer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Grow Soybeans For Deer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To help improve deer populations, it has become a common practice to grow food plots to supplement their regular diet. One popular plant used for this is soybean, as it is an excellent protein source and can be very beneficial. In this article, I will explain exactly how to grow soybeans for deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Grow Soybeans for Deer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Deer love soybeans (Glycine max<\/em>) and for a good reason. The plants are packed with up to 35% of highly digestible protein and omega-3 oils<\/a> that help to keep them strong and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the right growing conditions, you can produce up to four tons of high-quality forage per acre. In late fall, you\u2019ll get soybeans which are high in carbohydrates and can help to sustain the deer through the rut and winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conditions Required to Grow Soybeans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soybeans grow best in warm, moist climates. They are a hardy plant that doesn\u2019t require any special treatment or management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of the legume family, they help to lock nitrogen into the soil, so they are beneficial in building soil fertility that is useful for other crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main requirements to grow soybeans are reasonable soil quality and a temperature range of between 70\u00b0F and 90\u00b0F that is ideal for both growth and drying of the seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soil temperatures should be 60\u00b0F or above before planting the seeds<\/a> and the minimum temperature should not drop below 50\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soybean Varieties<\/strong> Suitable For Deer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There is an extensive range of varieties available. They fall into two broad groups, either forage plants or grain plants, both of which are valuable for deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most farmers choose the grain plants that produce a high yield of beans on relatively short stalks. But for deer, you want abundant amounts of forage, so it is this type that is usually chosen for growing in deer food plots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forage varieties are referred to as climbing soybeans, as they grow tall like a vine. They can be planted with other grains, such as tall sorghum or Egyptian wheat, to provide stalks to climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once grown, deer can use the plot not only to forage in a food-rich environment but also to use for cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good idea to do a little research into the best soybean varieties for growing in your area. You can do this by contacting your local Cooperative Extension Service<\/a>. They can give you advice and help you select the best varieties for the climate and soil in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some popular forage varieties include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n