Agate
From Beancyclopedia
| Agate | |
|---|---|
| Uses | edamame or dry |
| Growth Habit | bush |
| Maturity | |
| 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.
USDA Accession: Agate (PI 548296)
Uses
Edamame, dry, or tofu.
Description
Growth: Maturity Group I. 65-110 days to maturity; 85 on average. Small plant from 12-28 inches 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 brown saddle around the hilum.
