Edamame

Latin Name: Glycine max
Plant type: Annual
Botanical family: Fabaceae

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Harvest period: August to September (when the pods are full, but still green)

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — especially during flowering and pod formation

Spacing: 10 to 15 cm between plants, 40 to 60 cm between rows

Companion plants: Corn, cucumbers, radishes
Enemy plants: onions and garlic

Description

A soybean variety harvested young, before full maturity, for its tender, crunchy pods, rich in protein. Very popular in Asian cuisine, it is eaten blanched, lightly salted, and enjoyed as a snack or starter. Easy to grow, it thrives in warmth, well-drained soil, and good watering during pod formation. A nutritious and fun legume to harvest!

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