Agate

Agate
Uses	edamame or dry
Growth Habit	bush
Maturity	early
Flower Color
Pod Color	green
Seed Color	brown and yellow
Seed Pattern	saddle

Name and History

Brought to the US in 1929 from Sapporo, Japan, and grown in New Mexico for many years thereafter.

This bean is described in:

USDA Accession: Agate (PI 548296)

Description

Growth: Maturity Group I. 65-110 days to maturity; 85 on average. Small plant from 1-2 feet tall. Day-length neutral. Germinates well in cool weather.
Flowers:

Pods: 4-5 seeds per pod.
Seeds: Small and round. Yellow or yellow-green with a chocolate-brown saddle around the hilum.

Uses and Opinions

Tasty edamame, tofu, or dry beans.