Lucky Lion
Glycine max
 Lucky Lion
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Seed #207 |
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This variety of soybean, or edamame, is prized for its high yield and excellent nutty flavor. There are typically 3 beans in each bright green pod with white pubescence. The bushy plants need warm day and cool night temperatures for good results. This is a non-GMO, open pollinated soybean.
- Warm season annual
- Approx. 15-20 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- Maturity: Approx. 75 days
- Planting season: Late spring to early summer
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Cultivation: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Warm day temperatures (75-85°F) and cool night temperatures are important for best results. Harvest when soybeans swell in the pod.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Row
Distance |
| 68-85°F |
1" (2 seeds per hole) |
8-12" |
16-24" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: Prepare edamame, a traditional Japanese treat, by boiling fresh pods for 3-4 minutes in salted water and serve them as a healthy appetizer and snack. They are great with beer. Soybeans are rich in protein.
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