Envy Soybean (75 days)

Germ 4-10 days
The literal translation of edamame is simply ‘beans on a branch’ but the term is generally used for the Soybeans that are to be eaten fresh rather than processed. Envy is the earliest of these. The 2’ tall plants produce a very heavy yield of bright green beans which can be either shelled or dried. Edamame type. 75 seeds

PLANTING:

Outside- Bush type: 1” deep and 4-6” apart with soil temperatures above 60 degrees and after the last frost. Planting under 60 degrees results in poor germination. Pole type: Plant 1” deep and 3- 4” apart for trellis/pole growth. Drying type: 1” deep and 5-6” apart. Leave beans on the plant until the leaves are falling and pods are dry and withered

Harvest- Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually to prolong production.

Tips- Water well during hot dry period and do not over fertilize which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Adding inoculant at planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants. Plant seeds every 2-3 weeks for continual harvest throughout the summer.