If you frequent sushi restaurants then you are familiar with these healthy ‘green beans’. In previous posts, we have looked at how to grow navy beans, how to grow butter beans and even how to grow pinto beans. If you have successfully grown any of those, you should really have no problems when it comes to growing edamame in your own garden.
What exactly is edamame? Well, before the soybeans come, first come edamame. Which essentially means that they are ‘immature’ soyabeans. They are loaded with nutrients though and infamous for possessing all 9 amino acids. Most people just enjoy them steamed, with a little sprinkle of salt and a zesty soy sauce dip. They make for a great healthy snack or appetizer.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- soybean seeds
- mulch
- compost
- airtight container or ziploc bag
They require a long season, therefore you need to direct sow the seeds into the ground immediately after the last frost. It is recommended that initially you plant the seeds at least an inch deep and 4 to 6 inches apart in rows. The rows themselves should be 2 feet apart. The seedlings can then be thinned to at least 6 inches apart once they are 4 inches tall.
Nitrogen boosting fertilizer is generally not required, since these are a variety of beans they will fix their own nitrogen. However, apply some mulch to conserve water and prevent weeds. Keep an eye out for Mexican bean beetles,whiteflies as well as powdery mildew. When the pods are bright green, plump and 2 to 3 inches long, your edamame will be ready for harvest.
You can get more detailed information on the Almanac website, here…
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