I'll put in a row (45 or so feet) of Edamame quality soy bean seeds in my garden each spring and am wondering who else enjoys planting this prolific plant. I'm also wondering if there is a source for these seeds that don't cost an arm and a leg like the seed packets I've been able to get hold of at a local nursery. As seeds go, they are the most expensive I've ever bought for a vegetable garden with local nursery's offering them at close to $4 a packet of 15 seeds. Throw in the problem I had last spring with only 1 in about 4 seeds actually sprouting and it can get a little pricey putting a row of them in when compared to other starter seeds. I found I can grow them spaced about 4 inches apart with good production and great looking plants.
When I go to my father-in-laws house in the country, I can buy bulk soybean seeds by the lb. at local seed and feed stores and am wondering if these will work the same or are they strictly "feed quality" seed stock similar to the different varieties of corn crops out there. I've asked these folks but they, for the most part, have no idea what edamame is or if their seeds will fit my needs.
Any info would be of great help.....