Agate Soybean, 1929 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Originally collected by the USDA in 1929 in Sapporo, Japan, and introduced in the U.S. by 1937. High yields of small olive green seeds with brown saddles. Good eating quality. Very rare variety. 65-70 days. ±3,100 seeds/lb. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Olive green seeds with brown
• Good eating quality
• Very productive
• 65-70 days
• 50 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors ½-1" deep after danger of frost has passed. Sorghum can self-pollinate; ‘block’ plantings are not necessary for grain production. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Excessive nitrogen reduces syrup quality. 

Direct Seed: 2" Apart

Seed Depth: 1"

Rows Apart: 24-36"

Light: Full Sun 

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