Edamame Soybeans 'Midori Giant'

Edamame Soybeans 'Sayamusume' – Offered by Catherine's Ornamental Vegetable Garden

Edamame 'Sayamusume' soybeans are a vigorous, early-ripening variety that is ideal for those who love tasty and nutritious legumes . Producing large, yellow beans enclosed in pods containing 2 to 3 beans each , it offers a creamy, nutty flavor that is absolutely delicious.

With its compact and productive habit (60 cm height, 45 cm spread) , it is perfect for small and large vegetable gardens , guaranteeing a generous harvest from 75 days for fresh edamame and 95 days for consumption as dried grains .

Variety characteristics

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Upright and bushy
Height : 60 cm
Spread : 45 cm
Maturity : 75 days (fresh edamame), 95 days (dried grain)
Grain color : Golden yellow
Number of grains per pod : 2 to 3
Flavor : Creamy, slightly sweet, with nutty notes
Use : Fresh edamame (boiled and salted) or dried grains
Appeal : High in protein, excellent source of fiber and amino acids
Quantity per sachet : ±40 seeds
Origin : Japan
Special feature : Easy to grow, excellent yield

Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : Direct in open ground from mid-May to mid-June , when the soil is well warmed (minimum 15°C).
?? Sowing depth : 2 cm
?? Germination temperature : 18-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 30 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, especially during flowering and pod formation periods
?? Maintenance : Weed around the plants to limit competition from weeds

With ideal conditions, 'Midori Giant' edamame soybeans guarantee an abundant harvest of protein-rich grains , perfect for a healthy and delicious diet .

Use and special features

?? A tasty and nutrient-rich edamame
Ideal for a healthy aperitif , simply boiled and salted , or to enhance Asian dishes and salads .

?? An easy-to-grow legume
Requiring little maintenance , it naturally enriches the soil with nitrogen , which benefits neighboring crops.

?? A versatile culture
Harvest the pods fresh for edamame or dry them for protein-rich, easy-to-store beans .