Glycine Species, Edamame, Edible Soy Bean, Soybean
Glycinemax

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Glycine (gly-SEE-nee)
Species: max (maks)

Synonym:Soja max

Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored