Fresh Heirloom Early EDAMAME Edible Soybean Seeds inside US and fast shipping Edible soybean, called Edamame in Japan and Mao Dou in China, is grown mainly to harvest the young green-shelled beans for vegetable uses, but not for the matured soybean crops. Plants grow best in warm climates but poorly in cold conditions. Soybean seed germination is relatively sensitive to water content in soil. Seeds can be easily rotted and fail to germinate if over watered or soaked. Keep soil only moist but not soaked during the germinating period. Edible soybean produces clusters of pods with green beans. Pick the pods when they are plump but still green. All pods on the plants are harvested at the same time. It is suggested to start seeding at several different times, so you can have continuous harvests of Edamame beans. How to cook Edamame: Boil the pods in the unsalted or salted water for 10 minutes and then shell the beans inside, simply by squeezing beans out of the pods, for eating. This is the Japanese way to enjoy Edamame soybeans, excellent for snacks and appetizers. The cooked or uncooked pods can be stored in the freezer for later uses. In China and other areas, the shelled raw edible soybeans are cooked with meat or mixed with other vegetables for various dishes. Beans are very tasty and delicious. My high rate germination tips: It can?t be planted until the risk of frost has passed in spring and the soil has warmed to at least 65 F (18 C). Planting in cold wet soil can cause soybean seeds to rot so don?t try to rush edamame into the garden. When the growing conditions are right, sow seeds by planting them 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. If there is a danger of frost after planting, cover the bed with a lightweight row cover. Thin the seedlings to 4 to 6 inches apart once they?re growing well. Space rows 18 to 24 inches apart. For an extended harvest, plant a second crop 3 to 4 weeks later. Customer Service: Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Free Shipping: Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. There is no tracking number for economy shipping. Economy shipping order usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on the state you live. If you want seeds to arrive faster and safely with the tracking, it is HIGHLY recommended to choose USPS Ground Advantage. There is no tracking number for economy shipping. Economy shipping order usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on the state you live. If you want seeds to arrive faster and safety with the tracking, it is HIGHLY recommended to choose USPS Ground Advantage above.