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Asparagus Pea Seeds for Planting

Asparagus Pea Seeds for Planting

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

\Sow seeds directly in prepared garden soil or containers after frost risk has passed
Plant seeds about twice the seed width deep
Space seeds evenly in rows or along trellis base
Ensure soil is moist for germination

How to Grow


Provide full sunlight exposure

Water regularly while avoiding waterlogging

Support vines with trellis or stake

Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture

Tips

Soak seeds overnight before sowing to improve germination

Harvest pods while young for best flavor

Avoid overcrowding to ensure airflow

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Climbing

growth-habit

Growth Habit

bush

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Asparagus Pea Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable


Asparagus Pea (Lotus tetragonolobus) is a traditional, easy-to-grow legume vegetable known for its edible winged pods and ornamental flowers. The plant produces crisp pods with a unique flavor that combines the qualities of peas and asparagus. Asparagus pea plants are suitable for home gardens and container gardening and can be grown on supports or allowed to spread. Best harvested when pods are young and tender

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small pods

plant-height

Plant Height

30 to 100 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Water Needs

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3 to 11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30 to 45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

2 to 3 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000197587

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asparagus Pea related to garden asparagus?

No. It is a legume grown for its edible pods and is unrelated to true asparagus.

Do the pods taste like asparagus?

They have a mild flavor that some gardeners compare to asparagus when harvested young.

Can plants support themselves?

Short plants often grow without support, but light staking helps keep pods clean.

Is it useful for edible landscaping?

Yes. It combines ornamental flowers with edible pods in compact garden spaces.

Should pods be picked young?

Yes. Young pods are generally more tender than mature ones.

Can it be grown in raised beds?

Yes. Raised beds with well-drained soil are suitable for healthy growth.