WK Johnsons Winged Pea (Asparagus Pea)

Purchase Online Price per item: $5.99 Oderings Barrington 92 Stourbridge Street, Spreydon Christchurch New Zealand 172.6178581 -43.5591838

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Nutty, asparagus-flavoured pods - extremely popular in Asia and an expensive delicacy in Australia. This delicious, ornamental plant is so easy to grow and cook – try it sautéed, steamed, stir-fried, dipped in tempura batter and deep-fried, or pickled.

 

CAN BE USED IN:

STEAM – SAUTE – STIR FRY – SALAD – PICKLE

 

SOWING DIRECTIONS

When: Spring to Summer, Autumn in tropical areas.

Where: In seed trays or direct where they are to grow in full sun.

How: Sow seed 10mm (½in) deep, firm down gently and keep moist.

Care: Transplant into final growing position, spacing plants 25cm apart, after soil temperature reaches 20°C.

Harvest: 12 -14 weeks from sowing

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Freight

Often plants ordered on Thursday and Friday will be dispatched on Monday to avoid dehydration over the weekend. Our standard shipping times are 2-3 business days for South Island and 3-5 business days for North Island once the package is with the courier. Please allow an extra day for rural delivery  Please note that all our plants are shipped from our Christchurch base, and you will receive a shipping notification when the plants have been sent.