{"title":"Bean Seeds, Soy","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"TFDQGOC\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/i\u003e) One of the world’s oldest crops, grown in Asia for thousands of years. Soy, mostly in the form of tofu, is eaten in large quantities in Okinawa, Japan, known as a “blue zone” with an above average number of locals over the age of 100. It is believed that their diet is a major factor in their longevity. Soybeans will benefit your soil and complete your pantry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soybean-chiba-green","title":"Soybean Seeds, Chiba Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e) An even earlier edamame soybean, this one was bred to mature about 10 days before Midori Giant. While this variety is hailed for its productivity and large beans, the flavor and quality are not compromised. Beans taste amazing fresh, steamed, or dried. Plants reach 2 feet tall but remain compact. Beans mature uniformly on the plant for an easier harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny spot that receives 8-12 hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in well-draining, fertile soil. Amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure to improve fertility. The ideal soil pH is slightly acidic to neutral, around 6.0 to 6.5. Plants usually take around 75 days to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511103586590,"sku":"SY113","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bean-soya-or-soybean-chiba-green-lss-dsc_7314_1_1.jpg?v=1782395375"},{"product_id":"soybean-tankuro","title":"Soybean Seeds, Tankuro","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e) We are excited to offer this premium soybean from Japan. After years of trialling and tasting, we finally found our favorite edamame variety. It has superior flavor and vigorous growth habit. This variety is highly regarded in Japan for its sweet flavor. It is perfect for edamame, or allow the beans to mature to a deep black and make into soy milk, tofu, and so much more. A perfect homesteader’s or home gardener’s beginner soybean with amazing flavor to boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tankuro soybeans are best grown in warm conditions with full sunlight, requiring at least eight hours of sunlight daily. They need well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6 to 6.8. Regular watering is essential, especially during germination and flowering stages. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and control weeds. Tankuro soybeans also benefit from crop rotation to avoid pest and disease buildup​​.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511719919902,"sku":"SY103","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cld_6945bab8a326e_Soybean_Tankuro_omcmp4.jpg?v=1782403572"},{"product_id":"soybean-seeds-midori-star","title":"Soybean Seeds, Midori Star","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e). An improved version of the beloved Japanese heirloom Midori Giant, Midori Star takes everything that made its predecessor great and refines it. With better seedling vigor and faster emergence, this soybean thrives from start to finish. Its longer harvest window means an abundant supply of plump, vibrant green beans, packed with sweet, nutty flavor. Midori, meaning “green” in Japanese, perfectly reflects the rich color of the beans, whether you’re enjoying them as fresh edamame, making homemade miso, or crafting tofu. One of the largest and earliest soybeans available to home gardeners, Midori Star brings reliability and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soybeans prefer warm, fertile, and well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. Keep soil evenly moist during germination and flowering but avoid overwatering. Inoculating seeds with a soybean-specific rhizobium bacteria before planting enhances nitrogen fixation and boosts plant vigor. Harvest pods while still bright green and slightly plump for the best flavor and texture in edamame dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511912759582,"sku":"SY119","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cld_693c492ead466_SY119-Soybean_Seeds_-_Midori_Star_b4safd.jpg?v=1782407767"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/Soybean-Aoyu.jpg?v=1792409785","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/collections\/soya-bean-seeds.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}