Asparagus Pea

An easy to grow, unusual vegetable with a unique gourmet flavor. A hint of asparagus - perhaps? Goes with virtually any dish. Cook whole at 1 inch long, preferably by steaming, and serve with a little melted butter. No flavoring should be used as this will destroy its own delicious taste.

Sowing:

Sow under glass in pots in early spring or outdoors in late spring. Under glass sow individually in 3 inch pots in a good seed compost. Germination usually 7-14 days at 65-70F.

Growing:

Harden off and plant out 12 inches apart when all risk of frost is gone. Sow outdoors 4 inches apart in well raked soil in rows 12 inches apart. A little twiggy support will help but is not essential. They prefer a good well drained garden soil and should be watered in dry weather.

Aftercare:

Pick pods regularly while young and tender. Don't allow them to get more than 1 inch long. Their brick red pea-like flowers make them a very attractive pot-plant indoors in a well lit position, or border edgings outside.

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