Edaname? Isn't that an Asian dish made with immature soybeans? If we're on the same page, then I'm having trouble imagining how you plan to grow soybeans in such a small pot. It has a taproot plus lots of other roots. It grows down to 4-8 feet deep and out to 15 inches or more. That's going to be one sad little soybean plant in such a small container.

I have to be missing something here. I never heard of someone trying to grow soybeans in containers. I'm not saying it's impossible. (I read I wasn't supposed to be able to grow pumpkins in containers either, but only after growing them. lol) But, either there is another meaning for edamame then what I know, or you'll need to learn more about growing soybeans before committing your seedlings into that container.

My mistake, the pot I plan to use is 10-1/4"H x 12"W.

The only other info I've found of anyone else growing edamame in containers is this person:

http://kitewrite.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/growing-soybeans-edamame-in-containers/

in which she states "an 8â³ pot can easily hold 6 plants" although there aren't any visuals to help me picture it.

there is also this youtube link by growing wisdom but they plant theirs outdoors:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heVDK4nygZE

these soybeans have a shallow root system. so I'm not sure how small of a pot I can get away with since I'm also trying to keep my patio container garden efficiently spaced yet compact.

there's too much conflicting information and I thought it'd be nice to hear from someone who's had experience with growing them in containers.

Hi urbngrdnr (10b),

Did you end up planting your edamame? How did it grow in the container? I'm thinking of doing the same and would love some input based on your experience! I have edamame and yellow bush beans. Some of at least one of these bean types will have to go in a pot, so I'm curious what would be my best option.