How to Grow Edamame

A warm-season fruiting for the home garden across the warmer US.

Edamame is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Edamame in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the edamame page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Midori Giant, Large beans, good in the South (Johnny's Selected Seeds)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 15 cm (6 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 3 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 6 L per plant every 2 days in hot weather.
• Containers: grows well in a pot of 25cm+.

Pests & problems

Watch for Aphids, Pod borer and 28-spotted ladybird. In humid regions, Powdery mildew and Rust can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Edamame is usually ready to harvest in about 3 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant edamame where you garden.

See also: Edamame in the plant library →

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