Growing Asparagus Pea, also Winged bean

Lotus tetragonobolus : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                  P P P

(Best months for growing Asparagus Pea in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 59°F and 68°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 8 - 10 inches apart
  • Harvest in 8-11 weeks. Pick early, pick often.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Best grown in separate bed

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24 Mar 13, Rana hay (New Zealand - temperate climate)
The seed packet indicates they can be seeded in late Summer or early Autumn. I live in Hamilton which I consider to be a cool temperate zone. Can I seed in April? Rana hay
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22 Aug 12, Thomas Ting (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi, can we grow tropical Psophocarpus tetragonolobus Goa bean in Hamilton NZ?
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08 Aug 09, Sandra (New Zealand - temperate climate)
You can buy asparagus peas with the scientific name of Tetragonolobus purpureus from King Seeds in New Zealand (www.kingseeds.co.nz). I assume this is the same thing? I ordered a bunch last week and they were here witnin 3 or 4 days.
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The seed packet indicates they can be seeded in late Summer or early Autumn. I live in Hamilton which I consider to be a cool temperate zone. Can I seed in April? Rana hay

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