Asparagus Pea
Asparagus Pea is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Heirloom vegetable from the 16th century; attractive with pretty red flowers and edible fluted pods. This is a gourmet delight, having a flavour described as a cross between the freshest of garden peas and tender, early asparagus. Steam the young pods lightly. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute. Days to harvest: 56 - 77; pick very young pods, less than 2.5 - 5 cm long, older pods turn fibrous.
Product: Asparagus Pea
Product type: SEED (20)
Botanical name: Lotus tetragonolobus
Syn.: Syn. Winged Pea, Syn.Tetragonolobus purpureus
Syn. Winged Pea. Heirloom vegetable from the 16th century; attractive with pretty red flowers and edible fluted pods. This is a gourmet delight, having a flavour described as a cross between the freshest of garden peas and tender, early asparagus. Steam the young pods lightly. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute.
Plant type: Annual bush pea
Plant height: .3 m
Sow when: Germinate best at 15 - 20°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early to late spring
Subtropical: Early autumn
Tropical: Not suitable
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Depth: 25 mm deep
Position: Full sun; sheltered from wind
Sow where: Direct into garden bed
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, 6 - 7 pH; lime if necessary several weeks before sowing; prepare soil with compost
Details: Providing twiggy support is beneficial
Harvest: 56 - 77 days; pick very young pods, less than 2.5 - 5 cm long, older pods turn fibrous
20 seeds per packet
Lotus tetragonolobus
Syn. Winged Pea, Syn.Tetragonolobus purpureus
Annual bush pea
Asparagus Pea
Heirloom vegetable from the 16th century; attractive with pretty red flowers and edible fluted pods. This is a gourmet delight, having a flavour described as a cross between the freshest of garden peas and tender, early asparagus. Steam the young pods lightly. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute. Days to harvest: 56 - 77; pick very young pods, less than 2.5 - 5 cm long, older pods turn fibrous.