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Can You Grow Edamame (Soybean) in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

Edamame grows well in your zone — direct sow and enjoy fresh pods all summer.

Plant zones

5a–10b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–95 days

When to plant Edamame (Soybean)s in Nova Scotia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 5

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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.

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Gardening in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.