Maize and soybean

Maize are typically about 1/4 inch long and 1/8 inch wide. They have a hard, outer shell and a soft, inner kernel. The kernel contains the embryo, which is the new plant, and the endosperm, which provides nutrients for the embryo.

Soybean are typically about 1/8 inch long and 1/4 inch wide. They have a hard, outer shell and a soft, inner kernel. The kernel contains the embryo, which is the new plant, and the cotyledons, which provide nutrients for the embryo.

Maize and soybean are typically planted in the spring, after the last frost. Maize seeds are planted about 1 inch deep, while soybean seeds are planted about 2 inches deep. Maize and soybean plants need full sun and well-drained soil.

Maize and soybean plants typically mature in about 3-4 months. Maize is harvested when the ears are dry and the kernels are hard. Soybeans are harvested when the leaves have turned yellow and the pods are dry and brown.

Maize and soybean seeds are used to make a wide range of products. Maize is used to make flour, tortillas, cereal, animal feed, and biofuels. Soybeans are used to make soy milk, tofu, tempeh, soy sauce, and other soy products.

Maize and soybean seeds are also important for the economy. They are major agricultural commodities that are traded around the world. Maize and soybean seeds are used to make a wide range of products, which provide jobs and generate income for millions of people