Sprawling dwarf plants need no supports.
Fix nitrogen in the soil for the next crop
Start off two seed in well drained compost in a 7cm pot and grow on under protection until well developed
Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between Asparagus pea plants.Sow thinly one seed every 2in/5cm in shallow rows
Or plant out the pot started seedlings after all danger of frost has past. Select a bright sunny position in well drained soil
2cm pods have best flavour; don’t eat the bigger ones.
These estimates for how long Asparagus pea takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Winged pea
Tetragonolobus purpureus Moench