Edamame Beans
Sayamusume Bean
BN053
85 days. This variety is a consistent high yielder in Washington State University trials. It grows to 2 feet and the 3-3 1/2 inch pods were the largest in our trials. Your taste buds will thank you for this nutritious taste adventure! Three to four light green seeds per pod.
Open Pollinated
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"Glycine max Soybeans have been a staple of the Asian diet since the eleventh century B.C. and have now spread throughout the globe. Edamame soybeans are much sweeter and more digestible than other soybeans. Rich in protein, fiber, calcium, and vitamins A and B, edamame soybeans can be substituted for green peas or lima beans in any recipe and also make an outstanding snack when simply boiled in salt water.
CULTURE: Edamame soybeans are best sown directly into the soil when temperatures reach 65°F. Sow seeds 4 inches apart and 1 inch deep in moist soil. Days to emergence: 7-10. Plants do not need to be staked or trellised. Beans are relatively light feeders. One cup of our complete fertilizer per 10 row feet will provide adequate nutrition. Excess nitrogen results in excess foliage with poor pod set and delayed maturity. Optimum pH is in the range of 5.5-6.5, mildly acidic. Beans are shallow rooted and can require up to 1/4 inch of water a day during hot weather. Mulch around the roots to help conserve moisture.
DISEASE: Beans are subject to numerous diseases. Avoid wetting the foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, and practice a 4-year crop rotation to prevent potential problems.
INSECTS: Mexican bean beetles and bean weevils can significantly damage young seedlings. To treat, dust them with Rotenone/Pyrethrin. Optimum soil conditions foster vigorous plants, which can help plant growth outpace insect damage.
HARVEST: The harvesting period for edamames is very short so check often for mature pods. Harvest when the pods are plump and the beans are almost touching each other in the pod. Once the pods turn yellow, the beans become starchy and lose their sweet, nutty flavor. In Japan, edamame soybeans are traditionally prepared by boiling the pods in salt water and the beans are then squeezed from the inedible pod directly into the mouth.
SEED SPECS: Minimum germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 3 years. One ounce sows 15 row feet. Approximately 110 seeds per ounce.
Sampler: 1 ounce. Packet: 2 ounces.
Key to Bean Disease Resistance/Tolerance
A........Resistant to Anthracnose
BV......Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Viruses
R........Tolerant to Rust
CTV...Tolerant to Curly Top Virus"
CULTURE: Edamame soybeans are best sown directly into the soil when temperatures reach 65°F. Sow seeds 4 inches apart and 1 inch deep in moist soil. Days to emergence: 7-10. Plants do not need to be staked or trellised. Beans are relatively light feeders. One cup of our complete fertilizer per 10 row feet will provide adequate nutrition. Excess nitrogen results in excess foliage with poor pod set and delayed maturity. Optimum pH is in the range of 5.5-6.5, mildly acidic. Beans are shallow rooted and can require up to 1/4 inch of water a day during hot weather. Mulch around the roots to help conserve moisture.
DISEASE: Beans are subject to numerous diseases. Avoid wetting the foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, and practice a 4-year crop rotation to prevent potential problems.
INSECTS: Mexican bean beetles and bean weevils can significantly damage young seedlings. To treat, dust them with Rotenone/Pyrethrin. Optimum soil conditions foster vigorous plants, which can help plant growth outpace insect damage.
HARVEST: The harvesting period for edamames is very short so check often for mature pods. Harvest when the pods are plump and the beans are almost touching each other in the pod. Once the pods turn yellow, the beans become starchy and lose their sweet, nutty flavor. In Japan, edamame soybeans are traditionally prepared by boiling the pods in salt water and the beans are then squeezed from the inedible pod directly into the mouth.
SEED SPECS: Minimum germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 3 years. One ounce sows 15 row feet. Approximately 110 seeds per ounce.
Sampler: 1 ounce. Packet: 2 ounces.
Key to Bean Disease Resistance/Tolerance
A........Resistant to Anthracnose
BV......Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Viruses
R........Tolerant to Rust
CTV...Tolerant to Curly Top Virus"
