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Growing Asparagus Pea, also Winged bean

(Lotus tetragonobolus)

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(Best months for planting Asparagus Pea in USA - Zone 5a regions)

P = Plant direct in garden where they are to grow.


  • 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 50°F and 68°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 8 - 10 inches apart
  • Harvest in 8-11 weeks. Pick early, pick often.
  • Compatible with: Best grown in separate bed
  • Pod and flower

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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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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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16 Feb 10, Esther (Australia - temperate climate)
Asparagus pea is known as "four angled bean" from where I come from. It grows very easily when it's draped onto the fencing. We used to slice the asparagus pea & stir fry it with sambal prawn. Yummy!
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16 Jan 10, Robyn Williamson (Australia - temperate climate)
I am delighted to hear that Asparagus pea is classified as a noxious weed, easy to grow plants are the best kind in my opinion. I haven't tried them before and hope they taste good. Has anyone here ever tasted them? If so, do you have any interesting recipes?
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10 Jan 10, Dru (Australia - temperate climate)
Seeds arrived from NZ with no trouble Mine also struggled to grow. Really felt it was too hot but it has been a scorcher. The few I did get to grow had the prettiest red flower but then they all died. Will try next year in a more sheltered spot.
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16 Oct 09, Karen (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Perth - any ideas if there are suppliers of asparagus pea in WA? Quarantine regulations very tough here, so importing from NZ probably not an option.
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11 May 11, Adrian (Australia - temperate climate)
If you find a Perth supplier please let me know. Thx.
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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.

- Debra


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