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vegetableAnnualEdible
Edamame
Glycine max
Also known as: green soybean, vegetable soybean
Immature soybeans harvested green in the pod. Bushy plants that fix nitrogen. Needs warm weather and consistent moisture.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing24–30″
Planting Depth1–1.5″
Height18–36″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
75–100 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Harvest when pods are plump and bright green. Entire harvest often comes at once—plant succession for spread.
Companion Plants
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