Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-02-25
The Soya.Dsan.

where tIle Dean mas diGcduy DCtlI |
introduced and has proven to be
well adapted to this soil and climate
and has thrived splendidly, show
ing altogether very satisfactory re-
suits, as evidenced by the fact that
some Of our most prominent plan
tiers are giving increased acreage to
this new product and unhesitating-
" recommend its cultivation in this
section, and endorse fully the mer-
its of the bean as set forth in the |
following from Roney & Hicky Of
Memphis:
soYA Observation-Disclosures.
This has been grown in Japan
and China for more than 100 years
and is largely responsible for the
continued fertility of their soils.
VARIETIES.
There are about 20 different va
rieties from over the world but
those at present in use in this coun-
try are Auckshot, Ito San, Holly
brook and Mammoth Yellow. We
recommend the last two.
DESCRIPTION.
The soya bean is an erect annual
plant with branching hairy stems,
pale lilac or violet colored flowers
and broad two to five seeded pods,
covered like the stems with stiff
reddish hairs. Under favorable
conditions the plant may reach a
height of feet or more. The fact
that the flowers are self pollinated
makes the yield intirely indepen-
dent of insects and renders the soya
bean free from an important OBJ
stacle in the way of the introduction
of many legumes into new regions.
A crop is insured wherever condi-
tions are such as to allow plants to
make the proper growth and reach
maturity.
CULTIVATION.
The same method of culture as
given the ordinary field peas will
apply to the soya bean. The soil
should be prepared to give a good
root bed and be left smooth and
free from clods. 1t is best to wait
until the ground has become thor
oughly warm. This bean can be
drilled in between rows of corn af-
ter the last blowing or between the
hills in the row. However, if it is
desired to save the beans it is best
to plant in drills 2 to 3 feet apart,
leaving 5 or plants per foot in the
row. From 1-2 to l bushel per
acre is required. s.-..
HARVESTING
II the crop is for fertilization,
cutting can begin when plants are
in early bloom and until the pods
are beginning to r1pen. If for
hay, cut when the plants are in
full bloom. A good plan is to allow
plants to lie in the swath until well
wilted, not brittle, then gather in
small piles. In gathering for seed
the plants may be pulled by hand
or cut and gathered in small piles
Threshing can be done by fail or
machine.
YIELD.
Under favorable conditions as
much as IL tons of fresh fodder
may be produced to the acre. I'm
der ordinary conditions 20 to 40
bushels of beans will be the average
yield. Under very favorable con-
ditions the yield may reach 100
bushels.
Wherever tried it has proved the
most valuable forage for milk pro-
: luction and in all cases the flow of
milk has been increased. Soya
ADVANTAGES, ETC.
Beans and sorghum make an ex-
cellent combination for green fodder.
1t has been satisfactory as a silage
and is easily placed in the silo. II
Is often used as pasturage and is
fine for hogs. As a soil remover it
Is without any superior and soils
that have become impoverished by
nitrogen using crops may be fully
restored. Except the peanut, there
is no raw vegetable known which
contains such high feeding value
in such a highly digestible form.
For feeding to animals it is best to
grind the beans and feed az you
would cotton or linseed meal. From
the earliest times it has been used
in the East as food for man and
largely takes the place Of meat and
is eaten at nearly every meal. In
France a bread is manufactured
from. soya beans for the use of those
suffering from diabetes. In Swift
zerland they are used as a substi-
tute for coffee. When prepared for
eating the following will apply
soak in water until the skins come
off and stir until skins rise to the
surface, then remove them; boil
beans with bacon until soft, season
with pepper and salt and serve hot
If the beans are green the soaking
is unnecessary.