Asparagus Pea

£1.49

An old Heirloom vegetable dating back to “1590”, enjoying a surge in popularity. The plants are low growing 12-18in and produce stunning brick red flowers which make the plants perfect for the border or allotment. The pods are best picked young and deliver a unique flavour, a cross between fresh garden peas and asparagus. Cook whole exactly as you would asparagus.

Seed Count: 165

390 in stock

SKU: APP01 Categories: Vegetables, Asparagus Seeds

Cultivation Advice

Asparagus Pea – Cultivation Advice

For earliest harvest sow under cover from March – April with heat provided (65-70F) in 3in pots or spaced in trays. They will not germinate in cool damp locations.
Harden off and plant out after all danger of frost has passed 4 in apart and if in rows with 12in between rows.
Can be sown directly outside from May onwards.
Support is not essential but may help keep the pods off the soil.
The plants prefer well drained soil and a sunny location.
The variety does in thrive in cold wet conditions.