Agate Soybean

Seed Count: Approx. 15 Seeds Days to Maturity: 65-70 Bush variety, snap/dry bean Description:  Agate soybeans are a delicious Japanese soybean heirloom that got introduced to the US in the 1920s.  The pods are olive green and produces lots of olive green seeds with brown shoulders.  These beans are a bush variety, and grows up to 2 feet tall, but are super productive for their small size. The agate soybean is also an early maturing, short season favorite, known for its buttery flavor.  This soybean is great for home growers that want to grow their own organic edamame, or you can let the pods mature and dry to make your own organic soy milk and tofu. Due to its dwarf nature, this plant also makes for a great contain variety!  Fun Fact: did you know that edamame is a complete protein source, and is the only vegetable that contains all nine essential amino acids?   How To Grow Sowing:  Sow in average soil, in a sunny location, after the soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees, as seeds may