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New Variety for 2010
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Soybeans
(Glycine max)
[
Pole-type String Beans ] [
Bush-type
Snap Beans ] [ Lima Beans
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[ Pole-type Dry Beans ] [
Bush-type
Dry Beans ] [ Fava Beans ]
[ Cultivation ]
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Soybeans originated in and have been an important crop in China
for over 5,000 years. In North America, although a huge
commercial crop, they are overwhelmingly grown as animal food.
As genetically modified varieties of soybeans have taken over the
commercial market, fewer and fewer standard varieties have become
available. We are actively seeking that are family heirlooms
or have been grown in people's gardens for many years and have not
been contaminated by genetic drift.
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80 Days — 'Envy' is an early bearing variety and
suited for shorter season climates. The plants are erect,
reach about two feet in height and produce pods each containing
two to three green seeds.
The beans can be enjoyed either fresh-shelled or dried. It is also
a good variety to be enjoyed as
edamame (pronounced 'ed-uh-mah-may'). Edamame is a popular snack
in Japan, served with beer. Because it has health benefits
that other snacks do not provide, it is becoming popular in the
United States.
It
was developed by the late
Dr. Elwyn Meader of the University of
New Hampshire. [About 130 seeds per ounce]
Very limited supply. |
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 Black
Jet
90 Days — 'Black Jet' was originally released by
Johnny’s Select Seeds from stock they received from the USDA.
The
plants are relatively early maturing and do well in Northern
climates. They are erect in habit, reach about two feet in
height and set prolific amounts of seed pods. The beans have thin,
black skins and a great flavor. The pods are borne in clusters of
two to three seeds per pods. [About 100 seeds per ounce]
Very limited supply. |
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Cultivation: Soybeans are a tender plant
and should be sown after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has
warmed. Planting them at about the same time as corn is a good rule.
Sow
seeds about one inch deep, three to four inches apart. Although you can
plant in rows, they can be planted densely and allowed to form a canopy.
This will help control weed growth.
Soybeans are tolerant of drought and poor soil since they affix nitrogen in
the soil as other legumes. They will, however, benefit from fertile soil.
The
seeds are harvested after they fill out the pods and used in this "green"
stage as you would garden peas or limas. They are tender and cook quickly.
Since soybean flowers are perfect (self-fertile) and cross pollination is
almost non-existent, saving seed is easy. Allow the pods to fully develop
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