Can You Grow Edamame (Soybean) in Canadian Zone 6?
Edamame (Soybean) grows well in Canadian Zone 6
Edamame grows well in your zone — direct sow and enjoy fresh pods all summer.
📅 When to Plant in Canadian Zone 6
Based on Canadian Zone 6's average last frost of early April and first frost of late October — frost can arrive earlier or later in any given year, so check your local forecast before you transplant.
🌱 Growing Edamame (Soybean) in Canadian Zone 6
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.
🗺️ Canadian Plant Hardiness Zones
Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2014) — Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada / Canadian Forest Service
Canadian zones run 0–9 (coldest to warmest) — a separate system from USDA zones. Browse all Canadian zones →
Technical climate details for Canadian Zone 6
- USDA Zone
- 6
- Last Frost
- early April
- First Frost
- late October
- Frost-Free Days
- 212
- Edamame (Soybean) Zone Range
- 5a – 10b
- Days to Harvest
- 70–95 days