Edamame, also known as green soybean or vegetable soybean, is a type of soybean that has been selected for its fresh eating qualities. Its cultivation dates back to at least the 13th century, with the famous Buddhist saint Nichiren Shonin mentioning it in one of his writings in the year 1275. Edamame pods are typically boiled whole, salted and served in the pod, much like a peanut in the shell. They're just as tasty and even more nutritious! Check out our heirloom edamame seeds and discover your new favorite movie snack!
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Hand pollinating corn—it sounds complicated but in reality, it's surprisingly simple. Whether you're looking to improve kernel fill on your sweet corn planting or want to get into seed saving, we're laying out everything you need to know to perform your first hand pollinations.
Sunscald—few things are more frustrating to gardeners than watching a perfectly good tomato get burned just before harvest. But did you know that the varieties most susceptible to sunscald happen to be some of the best-tasting ones? In this week's post we're exploring what causes sunscald and how you can prevent it without sacrificing flavor.
Are green shoulders bad? This week we're flipping the script on this so-called flaw to expose the truth behind green shoulders—what causes them and why they're often a sign of good things to come. Join us as we move beyond appearances to explore the roots of really good tomato flavor.
