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

Glycinemax

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Glycine (gly-SEE-nee)
Species
max (maks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
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:

Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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negative
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

From a catalog description, "This variety is gaining popularity as the best green soybean available. Large pale-green seeds, extremely pr...Read More

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

A 90 day green cultivar available commercially.

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