BEAN: SOY BEAN –  EDAMAME

(GLYCINE MAX)

A delicious Japanese snack when the pods are steamed or boiled in salted water for 5-10 minutes, then running them under cold water. Squeeze the seeds from the pods.  Can also be used to make tofu, miso, soy flour and soymilk.

They require a warm climate and a long season and are unlikely to do well grown south of Sydney, though there are reports of them growing in Melbourne. They make great green manure.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  After risk of frost: OCT, NOV, DEC, JAN

Temperate: SEP – MAR

Sub – Tropical: APR, AUG – NOV

Tropical: MAR – AUG

Arid: MAR, APR, MAY, SEPT OCT, NOV

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.0

Moderate fertilIty, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow 3cm deep, 10-15cm apart.

They have a tendency to rot, do not overwater. 7-10 days to germinate.

Pick the pods before they yellow for fresh eating.

DAYS TO HARVEST

80 – 90 Days for fresh eating.

APPROX 50 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY