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Midori Giant Edamame
Glycine max
Productive, bushy soybean variety that stands on its own with no support and matures evenly and early for fresh green edamame. As the seed matures, it turns yellow. Fuzzy pods make 2-3 seeds per pod. Very popular variety in the US and Canada.
Days to maturity: 75-100
Seeds per pack: 35-40
Germination rate: 74% on 01/12/2024
Planting / harvesting notes
Direct sow ½"-1" deep a couple weeks after the last frost, when the soil has warmed. Space seeds 12" apart in rows 12" apart. Plants grow 30-36" in height. Harvest the entire crop at once at the earliest hint of yellow in the pods. Boil, steam, or pan sear the pods and freeze any extra, either shelled or left in the pod to shell after defrosted.
Seed keeping notes
To harvest soy or edamame seeds, wait an extra month for the plants to dry and drop their leaves. Harvest the whole dry plant and hang it to dry further. The pods should fall off when the plant is shaken. Shell the seeds and store in a dry place until planting.
