When should edamame be planted?

The fresh flavor of edamame is easily lost. In order to preserve its delicious taste to the greatest extent, it is often picked together with the branches. During the entire growth cycle of edamame, it is usually necessary to loosen the soil and weed 2 to 3 times. When the plant grows to about 30 cm in height, loosening the soil should be combined with soil cultivation to promote the healthy development of the root system. So when should edamame be planted?

When should edamame be planted?

The planting time of edamame usually depends on local climate conditions and the characteristics of the selected variety. Here are some general guidelines:

Early-maturing varieties: Usually sown in spring from February to March, transplanted in late March, and harvested in June or July.

Medium-ripening varieties: suitable for sowing in April-May and harvesting in July-August.

Late-maturing varieties: sow in June-July and harvest in September-October.

When sowing, choose loose and well-drained soil. The sowing depth is generally 3-5 cm, and 3-4 seeds are sown in each hole. After sowing, water in time to keep the soil moist.

Before planting, the land should be carefully prepared, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, and the soil should be deeply tilled. Make ridges or beds according to the terrain to create a good soil environment for the growth of edamame.

In addition, the growing period of edamame is 90-120 days, so the planting time should be worked backwards based on the expected harvest time. During the planting process, attention should also be paid to field management, including timely weeding, reasonable fertilization, and disease and pest control.

Key points for edamame planting and management

Check and supplement seedlings: After the edamame seedlings emerge, check the emergence status in time. If missing seedlings are found, replant or transplant them in time.

Intertillage and weeding: During the growth of edamame, intertillage and weeding should be carried out in time to keep the soil loose, remove weeds and prevent nutrient loss.

Water management: Edamame requires sufficient water to grow, but too much water can also cause root rot. Therefore, drainage and irrigation should be carried out in time according to weather conditions and soil moisture.

Fertilization: Edamame requires sufficient nutrients to grow, especially nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. During the growth process, top dressing should be applied in time to meet the nutritional needs of edamame. Generally speaking, appropriate amounts of nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer can be applied during the seedling stage, flowering stage and pod setting stage respectively.

Pest and disease control: Common pests and diseases of edamame include anthracnose, rust, brown spot, etc. Comprehensive prevention and control measures should be taken, including selecting disease-resistant varieties, strengthening field management, and applying fertilizers rationally. For different diseases and insect pests, corresponding pesticides can be selected for prevention and control.

Pinching: During the growth of edamame, timely pinching can control the growth of the plant and promote more nutrients to be distributed to the development of the pods, thereby increasing yield.

Reasonable irrigation and drainage: Arrange irrigation and drainage reasonably according to the growth stage and weather conditions of edamame, especially during the flowering and pod-setting stages, keep the soil moderately moist, and avoid being too wet or too dry.

In general, whether it is the planting time or management points of edamame, they need to be formulated according to the specific situation and cannot be blindly followed.