How long is the growth cycle of edamame?

Introduction to Edamame Growth

Edamame is resistant to high temperatures and is less grown in the north but more common in the south. It originated in China and has a planting history of more than 5,000 years. It mainly grows soybeans, among which those produced in Pingxiang, Jiangxi have a unique taste.

Edamame growth cycle

Edamame likes warmth and is afraid of waterlogging. It is suitable for planting in temperate areas with high temperatures in summer. It is a short-day crop and is not very demanding on the length of light. It requires more water and is not very demanding on soil quality. It prefers deep, well-drained, and organically rich soil.

Summer edamame is sown from late April to mid-May, has a growing period of 3 months, and is harvested in July and August.

Growth rate of soybean

When planting edamame, you must first soak the seeds and prepare them for germination. In the early stage, the leaves will grow in large quantities, absorb light and water, and then slowly grow up and grow true leaves. Once the true leaves grow, the growth rate will become faster and the plant will grow very tall. Later, it will bloom and bear fruit, and edamame will grow.

Edamame grows fast.

Edamame growth cycle management

Edamame can be grown over a wide range, with an average yield of between 1,000 and 3,000 jin per mu, and a common yield of around 1,500 jin, depending mainly on the region and planting techniques.

Temperature management: The germination temperature of edamame seeds is 10 to 11 degrees, and they germinate quickly at 15 to 20 degrees. They can tolerate short-term low temperatures in the seedling stage, and cannot bloom at temperatures below 14 degrees. They are sensitive to temperature in the later stages of growth. Too high temperatures will end growth early, and too low temperatures will not allow the seeds to fully mature. When the temperature is minus 3 degrees, they will be frozen to death.

Fertilization management: Edamame requires a large amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during its growth period. Topdressing can be applied in time depending on the growth situation. If potassium fertilizer is insufficient, leaf yellowing is likely to occur, and it is necessary to apply wood ash or potassium sulfate in time for prevention and control.