How to Grow Tohya
Glycine max
Your complete guide to growing Tohya.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Tohya
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Tohya
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients
Provides natural trellis for climbing beans in three sisters planting method
Beans fix nitrogen that cucumbers need, while cucumbers provide ground cover
Repels Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles
Break up compacted soil and mature quickly without competing for space
Repels bean beetles and Mexican bean beetles with its strong scent
Large leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture for bean plants
✗ Keep away from
Inhibits growth of beans through allelopathic compounds released by roots
Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Allelopathic effects can stunt bean growth and development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
