Legume

Edamame

Glycine max

Young soybean pods — boil with salt and pop them straight from the shell.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich, well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Pods

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Tender

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks early-maturing edamame varieties suited to London's shorter growing season and cool summers.

Crocus

Offers deep pots essential for edamame's root development in UK container growing.

Amazon UK

Supplies soil thermometers to monitor warming soil—critical for edamame germination in cool climates.