Soybean - Tankuro. Heirloom, Glycine max. Alternate names: bhat, da dou, daizu, dau nanh, eda mame, hak tau, kacang kedelai, kedelai, mao dou, tai tau, thua lueang, utaw, vegetable bean, vegetable soybean, wong tau. 85 days. Warm season annual. In Japan, the black-seeded soybeans are noted as having a richer and sweeter flavor compared to the traditional green/tan seeded soybeans. Even though the seed for planting is black, you will find the color of the bean dark green at harvest and it retains this color when cooked. This is a non-GMO, open pollinated soybean. The pod's pubescence is light brown. The plant habit is semi-upright, growing up to 21/2 feet tall. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Seeds will rot or fail to germinate if over-watered or soaked. Keep soil moist but not soaked during the germinating period. Fertilize as needed. Warm day temperatures (75-85°F) and cool night temperatures are important for best results. Prepare edamame, a traditional Japanese treat, by boiling fresh pods for 3-4 minutes in salted water and serve them as an appetizer. Blanch fresh beans and freeze to store your extra harvest for a winter treat. Approx 175 seeds / oz.
