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(Best months for growing Asparagus Pea in USA - Zone 7a regions)
This low spreading plant has small trifoliate leaves, and deep crimson flowers are borne in pairs. Harvest pods when approximately 2.5 cm (1 in) long. ( about 80 days)
Asparagus pea is easy to cultivate. It needs average moisture, full sun, and ordinary soil.
It needs a long growing season to flower and fruit properly, so start it indoors in cooler areas.
Only the pods are edible for Lotus tetragonobolus.
Not to be confused with the other asparagus pea, the tropical plant Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, also known as Goa bean.
Support with twigs to keep the stems off the ground. Protect from slugs and snails. Pick pods when small as they become hard and dry if left too long.
Cook quickly by steaming and serve with just a touch of butter and they are said to taste like their namesake .
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