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Can You Grow Edamame (Soybean) in Manitoba?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Won't grow here

Edamame needs warm temperatures for good pod production and cannot thrive in your zone.

Plant zones

5a–10b

Manitoba last frost

mid-May

Manitoba first frost

late September

Days to harvest

70–95 days

When to plant Edamame (Soybean)s in Manitoba

Direct sow

May 15

Harvest

Jul 24 – Aug 18

Dates are approximate, based on Manitoba's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Edamame (Soybean)

Edamame is fresh soybean harvested in the green immature stage — the source of those restaurant appetizer pods. Protein-rich and easy to grow with a satisfying harvest. Also used in Indian cooking as a nutritious vegetable.

Direct sow after soil warms to 60°F — edamame does not transplant well. Sow 2 inches deep, 4 inches apart. Inoculate seeds with soybean inoculant for best yields. Harvest when pods are plump and bright green but before they turn yellow. Blanch and freeze excess.

Full edamame (soybean) growing guide →

Gardening in Manitoba

Manitoba has a cold continental climate. Winnipeg is Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters and hot summers make for an intense but short growing season. Excellent for sunflowers, canola, and cool-season vegetables.