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

Glycinemax

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Glycine (gly-SEE-nee)
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Species
max (maks)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

Gion edible soybean is developed by Taikii Seed Company in Japan. This variety produces large and dark green pods with white pubescence. ...Read More

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