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'Black Pearl' Beans
 
Sub-Category: Bush
Soybean
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: Black-seeded edamame soybean. 2 1/2– to 3-foot plants bear 1/4-inch, black, pearl-sized seeds.
Days To Maturity: 85
Seed Sources:
 
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Taste: (4.0 Stars)Taste
Yield: (4.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (3.0 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 11/17/2006 by Zeedman - An experienced gardener

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Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

90 days here. The stout 24" plants seldom lodge. I think someone was dreaming when they wrote the description, because at edamame stage these are _red_ & 3/4" long; even the dry seeds are very large for soybeans @ 80 per ounce. The skin of the seed in edamame stage is fairly thick & tough, but you can easily "pop" them out of their skin by squeezing between thumb & finger. Once the skin is out of the picture, the flavor, texture, & large size are outstanding; but because of the increased time & difficulty, I was forced to lower my ratings.
 




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