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Can You Grow Edamame (Soybean) in North Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

5a–10b

North Dakota last frost

late April

North Dakota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

70–95 days

When to plant Edamame (Soybean)s in North Dakota

Direct sow

Apr 25

Harvest

Jul 4 – Jul 29

Dates are approximate, based on North Dakota'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 North Dakota

North Dakota has a harsh continental climate with cold winters and short warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 3b-4a. Focus on cold-hardy crops and short-season varieties.