Glycine, Edamame, Edible Soy Bean, Soybean 'Tohya'

Glycinemax

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Glycine (gly-SEE-nee)
Species
max (maks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Ijamsville, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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Ijamsville, MD (Zone 6b) | August 2006 | positive

We love edamame and this is a good one. Nice plump pods. We pull the whole plant and strip the beans all at once then blanch and freeze. ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

Garden Guides,offers this description: "Edamame means 'beans on a branch' and has quickly become one of our favorite vegetables. They are...Read More

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