Annual vegetable 5 seed Lotus tetragonolobus

Lotus tetragonolobus

5 seeds

Asparagus Pea-Winged Pea

Asparagus pea is an unusual, easy to grow vegetable with pretty red flowers and a most unusual flavor. It tastes a bit like asparagus, and is lovely raw or barely steamed and served with melted butter. Sauces or spices will overpower its remarkable, delicate taste.

Sow outdoors in rows or a hanging basket. Plants spread to, or will climb a support. They prefer well-drained garden soil and should be watered in dry weather, but are not fussy. Pick the pods before they're an inch long.

Winged Pea is a nitrogen fixer and makes an attractive border. It's native to Israel, but will thrive in most any climate. 50 days.