Description

Color: Green

Features:

• SEED TYPE : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated And Non-GMO
• SOWING TIME : March To May
• SOWING DISTANCE: Plant To Plant – 5 To 6 Inches Row To Row – 12 To 15 Inches
• MATURITY: 40-50 Days

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Edamame or green soybean is a versatile crop that belongs to the Fabaceae family of plants. The young tender bean pods are referred to as edamame while the mature bean is called soybean.

When young and fresh, edamame beans have a fuzzy white texture on their skin. A summer-loving bush-type bean, the edamame bean plant will grow up to 1.5 to 2 meters.

Edamame bean pods are light green in color and the bean pods are have a pale green hue. Only the beans in edamame pods must be consumed after cooking.

It’s best to boil or steam them for 5-6 minutes and then consume the fresh bean pods with flavoring and salt.

Gardeners also use edamame as a cover crop for nitrogen fixation of the soil.

GROWING REQUIREMENTS:
PESTS & DISEASES
Although edamame bean plants are usually free of any pests and diseases, some common pests like aphids and beetles can try to affect the foliage. Organic neem oil spray is an ideal organic solution to get rid of these pests. Moreover, the edamame bean planting site must be rotated after every three years for soil fixation.

SOIL
Edamame bean plants will grow best in loose well-draining soil with pH ranging from 6.0 to 6.8.

SPOT
Edamame bean plant must be grown in full sun for better yield.

TEMPERATURE
The ideal soil temperature for germination will range from 15-20℃ while the daytime temperature range from 18 to 25℃.

WATERING
Edamame bean plants require consistent watering for pod formation. Ensure the soil doesn’t get soggy from daily watering.