Soybean, Agate
Product Description: (Glycine max) This extremely rare variety of soybean was first collected by the USDA in 1929 from Sapporo, Japan. The climate of that region is quite similar to that of the Northeast United States, making this variety very well adapted to our shorter growing seasons.
Despite its small size, the Agate soybean is exceptionally high-yielding. The beans range in color from ivory to olive green with a dark brown saddle over the eye. They can be eaten fresh as edamame or shell beans but can also be used as a flavorful dry bean. Open-pollinated. 50 seeds per packet.
Growing Information: Plant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Direct seed roughly 2 inches apart and 1 inch deep in rows 2 feet apart. These plants are small and sturdy, requiring no trellising or support. 80 days to maturity.
Seed Saving: Allow the plant to dry out completely. The pods should be brown and brittle. Make sure that the plants are receiving adequate airflow to prevent excessive moisture and mold growth throughout the drying process. However, a small amount of mildew spotting on the outside of drying pods is completely normal and is no reason for concern. Once dry, harvest the seed pods and crack them open. Sort out any damaged, misshapen, or rotting seeds. Continue the drying process if necessary then store them in a cool, dry place.
Germination Rate: 80%
Product Description: (Glycine max) This extremely rare variety of soybean was first collected by the USDA in 1929 from Sapporo, Japan. The climate of that region is quite similar to that of the Northeast United States, making this variety very well adapted to our shorter growing seasons.
Despite its small size, the Agate soybean is exceptionally high-yielding. The beans range in color from ivory to olive green with a dark brown saddle over the eye. They can be eaten fresh as edamame or shell beans but can also be used as a flavorful dry bean. Open-pollinated. 50 seeds per packet.
Growing Information: Plant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Direct seed roughly 2 inches apart and 1 inch deep in rows 2 feet apart. These plants are small and sturdy, requiring no trellising or support. 80 days to maturity.
Seed Saving: Allow the plant to dry out completely. The pods should be brown and brittle. Make sure that the plants are receiving adequate airflow to prevent excessive moisture and mold growth throughout the drying process. However, a small amount of mildew spotting on the outside of drying pods is completely normal and is no reason for concern. Once dry, harvest the seed pods and crack them open. Sort out any damaged, misshapen, or rotting seeds. Continue the drying process if necessary then store them in a cool, dry place.
Germination Rate: 80%
Product Description: (Glycine max) This extremely rare variety of soybean was first collected by the USDA in 1929 from Sapporo, Japan. The climate of that region is quite similar to that of the Northeast United States, making this variety very well adapted to our shorter growing seasons.
Despite its small size, the Agate soybean is exceptionally high-yielding. The beans range in color from ivory to olive green with a dark brown saddle over the eye. They can be eaten fresh as edamame or shell beans but can also be used as a flavorful dry bean. Open-pollinated. 50 seeds per packet.
Growing Information: Plant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Direct seed roughly 2 inches apart and 1 inch deep in rows 2 feet apart. These plants are small and sturdy, requiring no trellising or support. 80 days to maturity.
Seed Saving: Allow the plant to dry out completely. The pods should be brown and brittle. Make sure that the plants are receiving adequate airflow to prevent excessive moisture and mold growth throughout the drying process. However, a small amount of mildew spotting on the outside of drying pods is completely normal and is no reason for concern. Once dry, harvest the seed pods and crack them open. Sort out any damaged, misshapen, or rotting seeds. Continue the drying process if necessary then store them in a cool, dry place.
Germination Rate: 80%
