Edamame

Glycine max, Fabaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bok ChoyBrassica rapa var. chinensis

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Acorn SquashCucurbita pepo Acorn

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Napa CabbageBrassica rapa var. pekinensis

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

MizunaBrassica rapa var. japonica

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

TurnipBrassica rapa var. rapa

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

TatsoiBrassica rapa var. rosularis

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

White MulberryMorus alba

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Empress TreePaulownia tomentosa

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Tah TsaiBrassica rapa var. narinosa

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Nitrogen Fixation

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum var. annuum

Nitrogen Fixation

ZucchiniCucurbita pepo Zucchini

Nitrogen Fixation

Butternut SquashCucurbita moschata

Nitrogen Fixation

Spaghetti SquashCucurbita pepo Spaghetti

Nitrogen Fixation

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Satsuma MandarinCitrus reticulata Satsuma

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Sweet PotatoIpomoea batatas

Sweet potato vines can smother edamame plants and reduce light access

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Edamame grow in?

Edamame grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

Is Edamame a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Edamame is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Edamame?

Good companions for Edamame include Bok Choy, Acorn Squash, Napa Cabbage, Mizuna, Turnip.

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