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Can You Grow Edamame (Soybean) in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–10b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–95 days

When to plant Edamame (Soybean)s in Kansas

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 5

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.