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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02 May 15, (Australia - tropical climate)
They are the same bean......... Glen
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15 Feb 15, wendy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
can anyone tell me what is the difference between asparagus peas and winged beans thank you
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08 Dec 14, Angie (Australia - temperate climate)
Just bought a pack of winged bean seeds from Bunning... Anyone grow them here in Melbourne before? Any growing tip?
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03 May 15, Glen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
They do not like hot weather so I would suggest that after soaking the beans in slightly warm water for a couple of hours you plant say midway to end of September in Melbourne.... Cheers- Glen
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09 Dec 14, Glen (Australia - tropical climate)
Best to partially cover them with water and soak them until they get soft and then plant them10mm deep do not water them until they appear. regards
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27 Jun 14, Ennie McCurdy (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I just got my Wing Beans from Amazon.com that I ordered. I live in Texas and it is almost the end of June here. When can I plant these beans or is it too late to plant them now. Would appreciate your response. Thanks.
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16 Jun 14, Steven Johnston (Australia - tropical climate)
I am growing wing beans they have got their 5th set of leaves,they are yellowish in colour is this normal or should I fertilize them if so with what? Thanks Steven
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10 Dec 14, glen (Australia - tropical climate)
Sounds like a combination lack of nitrogen, water and to much hot sun. Regards
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10 Jun 14, Roeleen (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi, where can I buy the seeds please. Thanks Roeleen.
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23 Jan 14, Cynthia Lazarus (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I would like to buy these winged bean seeds! Where in South Africa are they available! Many thanks!
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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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