Do soaked beans grow faster than dry beans?

Soaked beans generally do germinate faster than dry beans because soaking helps to rehydrate the seed, activating enzymes that begin the germination process. This pre-soaking reduces the time it takes for the beans to absorb moisture from the soil and start sprouting. However, once planted, both soaked and dry beans will grow at similar rates under optimal conditions. Overall, soaking merely speeds up the initial germination phase.