Legumes
Asparagus pea
Small winged pods, best picked at just 2–3 cm long.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow direct · Jan,Oct-Dec
Core months: January, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow direct · Jan-Feb,Oct-Dec
Core months: January, February, October, November, December
Subtropical
Sow direct · Jan-Apr,Aug,Oct-Dec
Core months: January, February, March, April, August, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow direct · Mar-Jul
Core months: March, April, May, June, July
Arid
Sow direct · Jan-Apr,Aug,Oct-Dec
Core months: January, February, March, April, August, October, November, December
Getting started
Sow asparagus pea directly into prepared soil in the recorded window; avoid disturbing young roots unless thinning is needed.
The right conditions
Choose the light, drainage and soil fertility suited to the crop; match watering to the climate and avoid prolonged waterlogging.
As it grows
Avoid excessive nitrogen, water consistently through flowering and pod set, and provide strong support for climbing forms.
Ready to harvest
Pick winged pods at about 2–3 cm while tender; frequent picking extends production.
Important cautions
Harvest the small winged pods very young; they become fibrous quickly. Cook before eating if the variety or preparation is unfamiliar.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.