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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29 Feb 12, ivy mcbee (Australia - tropical climate)
It's grow vigorous in Indonesia we called it "kacang kecipir" and Malaysia..
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14 Jan 12, Roz (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Asparagus Peas can be purchased on Ebay
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27 Oct 11, indra prasad (USA - Zone 8a climate)
where in sacramento can I find Asparagus pea ?
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04 Jul 12, Bim (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Am in SF. Bought my seeds at kitazawaseed.com. They are in Oakland CA.
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05 Sep 11, Hugh (Australia - temperate climate)
It is a winter crop in its native environment. In dry Mediterranean climates it should be planted in autumn for a spring harvest. Grew well like this for me.
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25 Feb 11, Lesley (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
These seeds are available through Green Harvest Organic Gardening. If you look them up on the net, you will find them. They are an Australian company. Kind Regards, Lesley.
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17 Apr 10, Maria (Australia - temperate climate)
I have been searching where to buy asparagus peas seeds, any idea where to get them I live in Adelaide
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10 Sep 15, Rosi (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought mine at Bunnings
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04 Apr 10, Debra (Australia - temperate climate)
I managed to get a packet of seeds from Yilgarn Traders in Geraldton WA a few years ago, the plants grew but not successfully. Supposedly able to grow here, but maybe getting only 60% annual rainfall for a few years and hotter than normal temperatures made the difference. Moving to Donnybrook WA in next few years, hopefully the pea will take to cooler climate.
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23 Feb 10, Errol (Australia - temperate climate)
Asparagus pea seeds available from various agents of Ericavale Aust. 07 5497 0266 . Various growers had problems but others in Melbourne found very vigorous
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Thanks. Do you know how deep the roots go, so I know how big the container needs to be?

- Lori

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