Beans: Edamame/Soy Beans (毛豆)
Edamame is most commonly found in Japanese restaurants. It is either boiled in water with a little salt or steamed. It is typically served either cold or chilled. It can however be served hot too. Edamame is widely regarded as a healthy snack with a nutritional punch. It is rich in protien, dietary fiber as well as fatty acid. Below are the steps needed to plant Edamame. Materials you need At least 25cm by 25cm per plant either on ground, or in planting pot of at least 25cm diameter at HDB balcony This illustration is designed and documented using a green house plot as well as pot along HDB balcony. I grow seedlings from seeds from previous harvest but you can buy the pre-packaged seeds too. It is typically labelled as soy beans. Step 1: plant the seeds in a pot. Refer to here if you need help to prepare the pot/soil. Space them out about 3 to 5cm apart or follow the instructions on the packaging. Fig. 1 The seeds unpo...