Edamame in Canada
The environmental sustainability of growing edamame beans in Canada is not very high. Canadian farmers have just discovered the cultivation of edamame beans only a few short years ago. Edamame beans are recommended to be grown in a field with high fertility and good drainage to obtain the best flavor and maximum yield (MacKellar, OAFT Game Changers in Agriculture, 2013). They require care and management throughout the growing season (MacKellar, OAFT Game Changers in Agriculture, 2013). Considering edamame is a relatively new crop in Ontario and Canada, there is no manual on what seeds to grow, how to plant, or harvest. This may affect farmers in Canada trying to produce edamame because they may not have the proper soil to grow edamame in, or the proper knowledge to produce it. Therefore, the sustainability of edamame in Canada is a significantly smaller amount than any other commodity crops like soybeans, corn, and wheat, which have been growing in Canada for generations.