Midori Edamame (Bush) Soybean

Midori is an early-maturing heirloom edamame soybean introduced from Japan and prized for its reliable shape, productivity, flavor, and disease resistance. Robust bush plants are ready to harvest in about 80 to 90 days, with pods of large, plump green seeds. It is one of the few non-GMO soybean varieties available.

At a glance

• Variety: Midori edamame soybean (Glycine max)
• Type: Bush soybean, heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to maturity: About 80 to 90 days
• Pods: Typically 2 to 3 large green beans each
• Sun: Full sun
• Use: Edamame, steamed or boiled

Best for

• Fresh edamame harvested green
• Steaming, boiling, and snacking
• Protein-rich home gardens
• Compact bush growing without support
• Gardeners seeking a non-GMO soybean

How to grow

Direct sow after the soil has warmed and frost has passed, planting about 1 inch deep in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Space seeds 2 to 4 inches apart. Harvest while pods are still green and plump for the best edamame.

Flavor profile

Sweet, nutty, and buttery with a tender bite when harvested young.

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