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When is edamame in season in Japan?

Edamame is in season in Japan from July to October. Peak season runs from August to September.

This versatile vegetable has a fresh flavour and becomes tender when cooked. Use it in salads, soups, stews or stir-fries.

Vegetable

Peak season: Edamame

in Japan during September

Order:
Fabales
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Glycine
Scientific name:
Glycine max
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJuly — Partial / shoulder seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Partial / shoulder seasonOctNovemberNovDecemberDec🫛

Country season

Japan — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in Japan, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Japan for edamame: one.

In season

August – September

Partially in season

JulyOctober
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season