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Growing BeSweet Edamame Beans in the Vegetable Garden

Two weeks after the season's last frost, sow the seeds one inch deep in a light, well-draining soil of at least sixty degrees. You'll want to give about twelve inches of space between the plants. This plant loves the sun; place it in a sunny location with well-drained soil. If your soil is poor, you can apply a balanced fertilizer (such as a 10-10-10) at the time of planting. Avoid over-fertilizing. Sow seeds every two weeks for consistent harvesting. Keep soil only moist but not soaked during the germination period. After 10 days, the plants should poke through the soil. While growing, the plant should have two and a half inches of water a week. The plants can grow up to three feet tall, so they may benefit from a source of support, such as a pole or trellis. Although edamame beans are practically immune to many small pests, animals such as rabbits and deer like nibbling on them; protect the plants with something like a bird net.

BeSweet Edamame plants are relatively low-maintenance but benefit from attention throughout the growing season. One of the first things to ensure is that the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply once or twice a week, depending on rainfall, ensuring the water reaches the root zone. Mulching around the plants can help retain moisture and suppress weeds, which can compete for nutrients.

Harvesting BeSweet Edamame Beans

You can pick the pods when they are plump and still green in color; waiting until they turn yellow will give them a flavor similar to lima beans. All pods on the plants are usually harvested at the same time. If you desire to harvest seeds dry, wait about another month; the leaves should be gone. Pull out the entire plant and hang it to dry until the pods fall off when the plant is shaken.

If you plan to use the soybeans dried, allow the pods to remain on the plant until they turn brown and dry out, usually an additional month after the edamame stage. The beans inside should be firm and dry.

About BeSweet Edamame Bean Garden Seeds

What makes BeSweet Edamame particularly interesting is its combination of flavor and nutrition. It was bred to be sweeter than traditional soybean varieties, which enhances its appeal as a fresh vegetable snack.

Gardeners might choose to grow BeSweet Edamame for its sweet flavor, nutritional benefits, and relatively easy cultivation. Its adaptability to different climates and soil types makes it an excellent choice for various regions.

The beans are typically shelled after cooking and enjoyed on their own or with a sprinkle of salt.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I almost always have a bag of salted, dry-roasted edamame on hand. It is the perfect salty, crunchy snack with a satisfying amount of protein that actually satiates me."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer