The two diagrams illustrate stages of soybean growth and the production of soy milk respectively.
During the growth of soybeans, first, after the soybean seeds are put into the soil, they grow into sprouts in about 2 weeks. In the next phase, the sprouts gradually grow more leaves and produce flowers, which then gradually become pods. The process from sprout to pod takes about 4 weeks. Entering the final phase, the pods mature in 2 weeks and yield soybeans.
In the process of making soy milk, soybeans are first soaked in water for about 6 hours, and then the soaked soybeans are grounded and the raw soy milk is obtained. The ground soybean residue can be used to feed livestock. Next, the raw soy milk is heated to 180 degrees for sterilization. Finally, the soy milk is bottled and packaged.
In total, it takes 6 phases (about 8 weeks) to grow soybeans, while the soymilk production process is much faster, requiring only 4 steps.