Soy Beans - When To Plant

[mcdenney]

I just got a couple bags of treated soy beans given to me last night. I already have my food plots done for the spring and I was wondering if anyone plants these in August/September with any success. I was thinking I might plant a mixture of winter wheat and soybeans in late summer. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[gobblergetter]

I've never planted beans as a food plot for wildlife but when I worked for Monsanto/Asgrow as a "beaner" we always wanted to get them in before the 4th of July and even then that was late. Planting them any later doesn't allow them to develop their pods. However, deer eat the fire out of just the plant before the pods are developed so... It may work somewhat.

[mcdenney]

I've never planted beans as a food plot for wildlife but when I worked for Monsanto/Asgrow as a "beaner" we always wanted to get them in before the 4th of July and even then that was late. Planting them any later doesn't allow them to develop their pods. However, deer eat the fire out of just the plant before the pods are developed so... It may work somewhat.

Yeah, I knew you had to get them out now in order for them to develop beans but what I was wondering was if it would be worth just planting in August/September merely for the use as a food-plot knowing that only the plant would develop? Or do I just need to stick with the winter wheat entirely, cause I know that works, lol!

[gobblergetter]

Check out the thread in here already. There is a bean "professional" that breeds beans for a living. He is talking about all of this stuff. He knows better than I would. I'd join up in that thread conversation if I were u.

[Al]

It will work and its a good draw, I dont think I would sow them heavy.
The 2nd week of Sept I mow my soy beans then after they dry I sow 75 to 100 lb of ww and till it all in.
The beans that were hanging on the plant sprout along with the wheat.
Deer usually eat them down before the frost gets them.

[mcdenney]

It will work and its a good draw, I dont think I would sow them heavy.
The 2nd week of Sept I mow my soy beans then after they dry I sow 75 to 100 lb of ww and till it all in.
The beans that were hanging on the plant sprout along with the wheat.
Deer usually eat them down before the frost gets them.

Thanks man! I have worked myself into a lather over figuring out a way to get some of these into the ground ASAP then do what you are talking about. Good info!

[hunt-4-life21]

cant plant them until the ground dries up!!! this rain sucks!

[longtimegone]

check previous thread http://www.kentuckyhunting.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59699

[Soybean Man]

Most of what farmers are planting today are much earlier in maturity compared to 10 years ago. There has been a shift from late maturing soybeans because the earlier ones will yield similar and the farmer can get them out of the field earlier. Chances of rutting fields are less likely in Sept./Oct. vs. Nov. and Dec. When you go to the Co-Op to get seed, they are going to sell you what the farmers are going to plant. You are planting these for deer, not for harvest, so you want them to stay greener and more attractive longer into the season. This is why we bred a very late maturing forage type. You can delay planting and have them green closer to frost. By doing so, you have decreased the amount of forage the plant produces and it's overall height. What we are going for is early planting to maximize your summer antler development with a soybean that has excellent height(up to 7 feet) and can outproduce standard soybean 2 to 1, to help keep up with browse. You create a micro habitat in your own plot, where deer can bed down. You also gain 4-8 weeks more by staying green longer. Soil temps. should be in the upper 50's to 60 degrees at 2 inches by 10:00 am. I would say you should be getting close after this week. Planting now will also increase your seed production. Planting early increases seed yield, but planting late increases seed quality. Soybeans have a very high protein and oil content and do not carry over from one year to the next unless stored in a cool dry space.

[swamper]

I plant regular 'ole soybeans (as well as sunflowers) the first week of August each year (try to time it before a rain). They are prime during the middle of Sept. and make an awesome early season bow plot. The deer are after that new succulent growth, not the bean pod.

[deerhunter5555]

Soybeanman,

Can your beans be broadcast with a light discing or do they require drilling? Also, will they grow in a wide variety of soil conditions/ph? I have a field I would love to get some in but it is extremely remote and difficult to get equipment to.

Thanks

[Soybean Man]

You certainly can. They are very adaptable to soil types and conditions. We had them in 23 states last year and they held up to the drought. I like the smaller seeds when broadcasting, like our Large Lad or Whitetail Thicket.

[deerhunter5555]

Soybean Man,

What is the minimum ph they will tolerate? How many pounds per acre should be sown and where can they be purchased?
Thanks

[Soybean Man]

I would try to keep the pH above 5.5. I would broadcast 50-60 pounds depending upon deer density. You can email me at brad@eagleseed.com or call me at the office at 870-684-7377. Brad.