Edamame seed planting (Grow edamame from seed) – Growing edamame bean plant in garden
Growing edamame beans in outdoor cultivation. Last time, I prepared the soil for edamame bean plant and made the bed. About two weeks have passed since then. This time, I will plant edamame seeds. (I will show you how to sow edamame bean plant seeds.)
When to plant edamame seeds? The usual time to sow edamame seeds is from late April to early May.
When to harvest edamame plants? Edamame takes about 80 days to grow. Edamame planted in late April will be ready for harvest around mid-July. (It takes about 80 days from seed to a full grown edamame plant.)
The edamame variety I grow is “Yuagari Musume" (Japanese edamame variety). It’s easy to grow and good for home gardens. I recommend this variety. I have grown it for the past two years, and I’ve had no failures and successful harvests.
If you grow “Yuagari Musume" edamame, it’s low-maintenance and relatively easy to grow, so it’s recommended for beginners in edamame cultivation.
Here is the article about preparing for edamame cultivation. In late March, I prepared the soil and made the bed for sowing edamame seeds.
https://www.vege-try.net/en/prepare-field-for-edamame-cherry...To plant edamame seeds, first make 6 holes in a plot of about 60cm x 60cm (2 feet x 2 feet). The space between edamame bean plants is about 20cm (8 inches).
Use a mulch cutter to cut only the plastic on the mulch surface. Once you’ve made holes in the mulch, the edamame seed planting preparation is complete.
Sow edamame bean plant seeds by seeding in hill. Sow 4 edamame seeds in each hole. The planting depth is about 2cm (0.8 inches). Press edamame seeds in to a depth of 2cm (0.8 inches) with your finger.
After sowing the edamame bean plant seeds, cover them with soil and press down with your hand. Covering with soil and pressing down is called firming, and it’s an important step in planting edamame seeds.
Pressing down the soil helps the seeds and soil stick together. This allows moisture in the soil to reach the seeds better, making it easier for them to sprout. Firming the soil also reduces moisture evaporation, preventing the seeds from drying out.
After sowing the seeds, we cover the edamame bean plot with non-woven fabric. (The placed non-woven fabric is secured by U-shaped garden pin.)
By placing a non-woven fabric, you can prevent the seeds from drying out, and it also shields them from direct contact with watering or rainwater, protecting the seeds.
Edamame seeds need to be protected from birds. Birds like crows and pigeons love bean seeds, so if you don’t take precautions, they might dig them up and eat them. When you plant edamame seeds or snap pea seeds, be careful about birds.
After covering with non-woven fabric, water the soil to the point of moisture. (Be careful not to overwater, as it can cause the seeds to rot.) With this, the edamame seeding is complete.
Following is the video for how-to. English subtitles are available.