Asparagus pea (Tetragonolobus purpureus) seeds

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Asparagus pea (Tetragonolobus purpureus) seeds

Contents: Approx. 30 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

3,25 €

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SKU: TET01

GTIN: 4250601203935

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Asparagus pea is an ancient and very undemanding crop. Its edged pods can be prepared like sugar peas and they are mild in taste. It is recommended to them very early, as the pods will otherwise become fibrous and hard to eat. The pea is also known as English coffee pea as its roasted seeds have often been used as a coffee substitute in the 18th century.

The bright red blossoms of the plant are very decorative. It can be planted well as a ground-cover plant.

Plant description

Species:	Fabaceae
Root system:	Taproot
Flower colour:	Red
Lifecycle:	Annual
Flowering months:	June July

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	1 cm
Planting distance:	2-6 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	April May

Outdoor sowing recommended, the root ball is very sensitive. Month of ideal point in time: Mid-May. The seeds are covered with an earth layer 1-2 times as thick as the seeds. Letting the seeds presoak in warm water for several hours (no longer than 1 day) has a positive effect. Apart from that, asparagus peas are to be cultivated and used like garden peas (pisum). The pods are harvested before they get hard.

Other names

Botanical name:	Tetragonolobus purpureus, T. edulis, Lotus tetragonolobus
French names:	Lotier Cultivé, Lotier Pourpre
English names:	Winged Pea, Asparagus Pea
Spanish names:	Guisante Rugoso, Saldana

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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