Glycine max
Soybean
Common names: Soy, Edamame
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Description
The soybean requires warmth but, thanks to newer early‑maturing varieties, can now thrive in mild DACH regions. When harvested green and unripe, the pods are sold as edamame, a popular snack; fully mature beans provide protein‑rich kernels. Like all legumes, soybeans fix ample nitrogen in the soil.
Care instructions
Sow the seeds only after mid‑May to June in warm, well‑drained soil in full sun. For first‑time plantings, a rhizobial inoculant can boost nitrogen fixation. Keep the soil consistently moist during flowering and pod development. Harvest pods for edamame while green and plump, or allow them to fully mature and dry for dry beans.
Companion planting
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