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Can You Grow Edamame (Soybean) in West Virginia?

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

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–95 days

When to plant Edamame (Soybean)s in West Virginia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 5

Dates are approximate, based on West Virginia'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 West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.