We had a great crop of edamame ( green immature soybeans) again this year. A third of the crop is being saved for planting next year. We are trying to save more and more seed, if something works well and we really like it it makes sense. The black pearl soybeans are for some reason expensive seeds, even though they require nothing different than the regular soybeans, so it is just a matter of availibility. We have lots now , so if you would like to try some, let me know. The Black Pearl are a delicacy in Japan as they are so buttery delicious.