Edamame

Edamame is fresh soybeans harvested at the green pod stage, and it's one of the most rewarding underused crops for a Growing Dome given how rare genuinely fresh edamame is in U.S. markets. The plants are heat-loving and finish in 70 to 90 days, making them well suited to dome production. From summer plantings to fresh-cooked pods on the table, dome owners are growing edamame at home for an experience supermarket frozen pods can't replicate. Explore variety selection, planting timing, harvest at the right pod stage, boiling and salting practices, and recipes for the simplest preparation and beyond.

Edamame pods growing on leafy soybean plants
bowl of guacamole and chips with a raised bed of swiss chard growing in the background

Protein-Packed Edamame Guacamole

April 22, 2026

Turn your Growing Dome harvest into a creamy, protein-packed edamame guacamole. This simple recipe is fresh, flavorful, and a fun twist on classic guacamole.

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Growing edamame or soybeans

Growing Edamame in Your Greenhouse or Garden

April 21, 2026

If you’re looking for a nutritious, easy-to-grow crop that delivers both flavor and function, edamame is a fantastic choice. These young soybeans are not only packed with protein and essential nutrients, but they’re also surprisingly simple to grow in a garden or greenhouse setting.

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Pad Thai noodles with broccoli, fresh herbs, chopped peanuts, and lime wedges

Simple Pad Thai Recipe: Shrimp, Chicken, or Vegan.

February 26, 2021

Most people think you can't make restaurant-quality food at home. Well, I am here to tell you if that is your sentiment, you are sorely mistaken. I am going to change your mind! It took me more tries than I would like to admit to getting it right. To keep it clean & healthy, but decadent and delicious.

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Bowl of vegan pho with mushrooms, noodles, fresh herbs, and sliced green onions

Vegan Fully Loaded Feel Better Pho

December 31, 2019

Fully Loaded Feel Better Vegan Pho I took a class with vegan chef Tess Challis to learn how to make this dish specifically, and I have simplified and streamlined it here for you. This is a comforting dish from a food culture that I incorporate into my everyday lifestyle. The secret to making delicious vegan…

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