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Mr. Fothergills
Asparagus Pea
Lotus pureus
35 Seeds
Neither asparagus nor a pea but it does have pods which are eaten like a 'mangetout' pea and does have a taste reminiscent of asparagus!
Easy to grow producing numerous winged pods which should be picked at about 2.5cm (1in) long and steamed or sautéed whole.
Outdoors: sow thinly, April-June where they are to crop, 2.5cm (1") deep, directly into finely-prepared, fertile, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Provide cloche protection or delay sowing if soil is still cold. Allow 30cm (1') between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Thin seedlings to 45cm (18") apart. Water well until plants are established. Two or three sowings will provide a successional crop.
Botanical Name: Lotus pureus
35 Seeds
Neither asparagus nor a pea but it does have pods which are eaten like a 'mangetout' pea and does have a taste reminiscent of asparagus!
Easy to grow producing numerous winged pods which should be picked at about 2.5cm (1in) long and steamed or sautéed whole.
Outdoors: sow thinly, April-June where they are to crop, 2.5cm (1") deep, directly into finely-prepared, fertile, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Provide cloche protection or delay sowing if soil is still cold. Allow 30cm (1') between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Thin seedlings to 45cm (18") apart. Water well until plants are established. Two or three sowings will provide a successional crop.
Botanical Name: Lotus pureus
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