Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family)
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Soil
Average, well drained soil.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Warm-season annuals, cannot tolerate frost.
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Feeding
Mix an organic fertilizer into the soil before planting, using rates given on the label. Supplemental fertilizer seldom required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 7" (20cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Plant seeds 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart in late spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. Make additional sowings until midsummer.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Edamame are very easy to grow, especially in warm climates. Extra seeds make a good short-term summer cover crop.
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Harvesting
Gather pods when they feel well filled with seeds, but are still bright green. Most varieties produce all at once.
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Troubleshooting
Japanese beetles sometimes feed on leaves. Gather them in broad containers of soapy water in the cool of the morning.
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