DescriptionDavis Family Edamame SeedsScientific Name: Glycine maxFamily: PeaType: Hardy AnnualNative Range: Canada, Lower 48 States and Puerto RicoHardiness Zones: 5 and 13; beans are not hardy and will die with light frost;Soil Requirements: Warm and well-drained; slightly acidic pH [6.5 – 6.8];Light Preference: Full sunWater: ModerateDays until Germination: 8-16 daysSowing: Soak beans for 2-6 hours before planting. Sow directly into ground 2″- 3″ deep once soil is warm and last frost is past—roughly two weeks.Plant Spacing: Plant davis family edamame seeds 2″ to 3″ deep, 2″ apart, in rows 18″-36″ apart. Plant Height: 3′Harvest: 75-80 days; harvest plump, green pods before any yellowing occurs from late August into September; Grows Well With: Carrots, cauliflower, beets, cucumbers, cabbage, small amounts of leek and celeriac, marigolds, corn, summer savory, radishesGrows Poorly With: Garlic, shallots, chives, gladiolus, kohlrabi, sunflower, beetsPotential Problems: Mexican bean beetles; bean weevils; lack of support for stalk; sclerotinia white mold; Uses & Cooking Suggestions: Steamed in shell, aka steamed edamame.
