Edamame.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual vegetable

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Plant these in a sunny spot with well draining soil once the ground has warmed up. Keep the soil consistently moist while they are flowering and forming pods. Watch for yellowing leaves as it can indicate nutrient deficiencies or poor drainage.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once or twice during the season to support pod production.

Poda

Pruning is generally not required, though you can pinch back tips to encourage bushier growth.

Trasplante

These are annuals and are typically grown directly in the garden soil.

Suelo

Loamy, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, completes life cycle in one season.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not toxic, but raw beans can cause digestive distress.

Niños

The small, hard dried beans present a choking hazard for young children.

Alérgenos por contacto

Fine hairs on the leaves and pods can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Soy pollen is generally not a significant allergen, but soy protein dust can trigger reactions in sensitive people.

Comestibilidad

Raw soybeans contain anti-nutritional factors and must be cooked thoroughly before consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Fuzzy green pods
• Compound leaves with three leaflets
• Small white or purple flowers
• Upright bushy growth habit

Altura

0,3 a 1,5m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, purple, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, tan, black, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Soybean aphid — Small insects that suck sap from leaves and can transmit viruses.
• Soybean cyst nematode — Microscopic worms that attack roots and stunt plant growth.
• Frogeye leaf spot — Fungal infection causing gray spots on leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

This is an annual plant that dies with the first hard frost, so no winter care is required.

En maceta

Soybeans grow well in pots at least 30 cm deep to accommodate their root systems.

Plant soybeans alongside heavy feeders like corn to take advantage of the nitrogen they leave in the soil.

Buenas compañeras

• Maíz — They are classic companions in agricultural systems where corn provides structure and soy fixes nitrogen.
• Summer Savory — It is said to improve the flavor of beans and deter certain pests.

Mantenla lejos de

• Cebolla — Onions are thought to stunt the growth of legumes.
• Ajo — Garlic can inhibit the growth of beans when planted in close proximity.

Especies parecidas

• Judía común — Another widely grown legume with similar cultural requirements.
• Mung bean — A related legume often used for sprouts and culinary purposes.

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Glycine

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

East Asia

Conservación

Not of conservation concern as it is a widely cultivated agricultural crop.

It thrives in warm climates and relies on symbiotic bacteria in its roots to convert nitrogen into a usable form.

Valor para la fauna

nitrogen fixation, nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

food source, animal feed, industrial oil, soil amendment

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow soybeans in a container?

Yes, they grow well in large pots with deep soil.

When should I harvest them?

Harvest when the pods turn yellow or brown for dry beans, or green for edamame.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Glycine comes from the Greek word for sweet, while max refers to its large size compared to other species.

Bueno saberlo

• Soybeans are legumes that enrich the soil by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
• They have been cultivated in East Asia for thousands of years.
• Soybean oil is used in everything from printing ink to biodiesel.
• The plant is highly sensitive to day length, which triggers flowering.