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| Identification |
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Genus
Glycine
Species
max
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
soybean
soy
edamame
Family
FABACEAE
Specimen number
S11986
Data source
MedPl p215;UnVeg p47
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is needed for Glycine max to do its best. Glycine max is known as edamame in Japanese.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
detoxifier
stimulant
Medicinal parts
Beans
Sprouts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is butter-flavored. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Glycine max; for example vitamin B complex, vitamin E, calcium and protein can all be found. Soybean (sometimes called soy) is most often used as milk. This plant is most often used cooked. This species has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a detoxifier or a stimulant. The beans and the sprouts are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
4"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Jun 01 - Jul 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
90 to 115 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Milk
Nutritional value
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin E
Calcium
Protein
Edible parts
Beans
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
butter-flavored
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
June and July are the best months for planting new crops. Provide 4" spacing when grown in quantity. It requires warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 90 to 115 days. Glycine max is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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