Soy

The 'Envy' edamame soybean is a short-season variety that has found its place in northern gardens, where warmth is precious and every week of growth counts. Developed by Professor Elwyn M. Meader of the University of New Hampshire, this variety was designed to offer a reliable and flavorful harvest in climatic conditions similar to those of Quebec.

In the garden, 'Envy' forms compact plants about 60 cm tall , well-branched and easy to incorporate into a diverse vegetable garden. Its glossy green pods , slightly downy with a fine buff fuzz, develop early in the season and promise a bountiful harvest. The beans are harvested while still tender, when their texture is firm and their sweet, vegetal flavor is at its peak.

In the local area, this soybean variety proves particularly interesting for gardeners curious to explore new food legumes without excessive complexity. It thrives both in open ground and in well-drained beds, contributing to the diversification of food crops while enriching the soil thanks to its natural nitrogen-fixing capacity.

Originating from the great plains of North America, Manitoba Brown soybeans were selected to adapt to shorter summers and cool nights. In an organic vegetable garden, it takes the form of a small, unassuming yet prominent legume, developing a close relationship with the soil through its roots, which are associated with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Its brownish pods contain soybeans destined for processing (milk, tofu, etc.). In a nutrient bed, this variety contributes harmoniously to the garden: it fills the soil, structures the rows, and, like all legumes, helps to create more hospitable soil in the long term. When properly managed, it offers a tangible harvest within a single season, a reliable presence for those who wish to incorporate soybeans into a sustainable and respectful approach.

Native to East Asia, soybeans ( Glycine max ) have long been used in traditional farming and cooking methods. The Agate variety, selected for edamame production, adapts well to shorter growing seasons and thrives in a productive garden in a cool climate.

Its bushy plants bear fleshy pods filled with green beans to be harvested at the milky stage. In welcoming, well-drained soil, the Agate edamame soybean offers a discreet yet effective presence: it fixes nitrogen, nourishes the soil, and contributes to a harmonious garden, while providing a generous harvest of tender shelling beans.