Glycine max

Edamame Beans

Soybeans have been a staple of the Asian diet since the 11th Century B.C. Edamame soybeans are much sweeter and more digestible than other soybeans. The isoflavones in soybeans have been shown to alleviate diabetes, reduce osteoporosis, and increase bone density. These compounds also help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol while raising levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Try them boiled and seasoned with a touch of sea salt for a delicious, satisfying snack.

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The Growing Guide

Soil Temp for Germ 65–85°F
Seed Depth 1"
Seed Spacing 4"
Days to Emergence 7-10
Thin Plants to 4-8"
Row Spacing 18–36"
Fertilizer Needs Low
Minimum Germination 80%
Seeds per Ounce Listed per variety
Seed Life 1 Year

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Key to Edamame Bean Disease Resistance & Tolerance

Anthracnose Fungal disease causing dark, sunken lesions on plants.
Bacterial Blight Bacterial disease causing water-soaked spots and wilting.
Bacterial Brown Spot Bacterial disease causing dark, water-soaked spots on leaves.
Bacterial Leaf Spot Bacterial disease causing dark, wet spots on leaves.
Bean Mosaic Virus Viral disease causing mottled, distorted bean leaves.
Curly Top Beet Mosaic Virus Viral disease causing curled, mottled beet leaves.
Downy Mildew
Halo Blight Bacterial disease causing haloed spots, bean wilting.
Powdery Mildew
Pod Mottle Virus Viral disease causing mottled, discolored bean pods.
Common Rust Fungal disease causing orange pustules on leaves.

* Numbers indicate specific disease race.

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Glycine max

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Beans are shallow rooted and can require up to 1/4 inch of water a day during hot weather
• Optimum soil pH is 5.5-6.5, mildly acidic
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost

Direct Sowing
• One ounce of seed plants 12-15 row feet, 1/2 pound for 100 row feet
• Grow Pole, Runner, and Yard Long beans on trellises

Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Mexican bean beetles, bean weevils, cucumber beetles, spider mites
• Insect control: Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: See chart below
• Disease prevention: Avoid wetting the foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, 3-4 year crop rotation

Harvest & Storage
• Harvesting period is short, check often for mature pods
• Harvest when pods are plump and beans are almost touching each other in pod
• Once pods turn yellow, beans become starchy and lose their sweet, nutty flavor

Staff Picks

Our Team’s Favorite Edamame

Midori Giant is our "employee favorite" edamame because its large, tender beans are packed with sweet, nutty flavor. Reliable and easy to grow, it produces abundant pods that make snacking or cooking a joy. Its consistent performance and delicious taste keep everyone coming back for more.

MIDORI GIANT

Vegetable | edamame bean | edamame

From $6.95

70 days. Extra-early maturing, these delicious edamame are especially suited for shorter season gardens. We found that most of the pods formed 2–3 seeds each, rewarding gardeners with the highest quality, sweet, smooth textured beans. Vigorous plants reach up to 30 inches with a strong, well-branched habit. Buff colored seeds; 80 per ounce