First True Leaves Growing on Asparagus Peas

Posted by TopVeg - May 8th, 2008

The First True Leaves are growing on the Asparagus Peas.

true-leaves-developing

The two large cotyledon leaves are still bright green, but the first true leaves are now developing - 29 days after planting the asparagus pea seeds.

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Germination has been about 33% - disappointing , but only to be expected after the 2007 Which report.

The asparagus pea seedlings were transplanted into ‘root trainers’ and placed in the poly-tunnel. Something has eaten one cotyledon (the seed leaf), so a close watch will have to be taken for pests from now on.

cotyledon-eaten

TopVeg has not grown the asparagus pea before and is our entry for the Growing Challenge.

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4 Comments »

  1. I like the idea of an asparagus pea plant.
    how do you eat it?
    Charlotte and Freddie

    Comment by Great Big Veg - May 8, 2008 10:02 am

  2. Hi GBVC

    The pods have a frilly edge, and are cooked whole. The taste is said to have a hint of asparagus!

    Good to hear from you

    TopVeg

    Comment by TopVeg - May 8, 2008 10:14 am

  3. These sound fantastic - do you htink I will ever be able to find them to taste?

    Comment by GBVC - May 8, 2008 10:22 am

  4. Hi Charlotte

    If you don’t feel like growing them in a pot - we can send you a taste in 12 weeks time - all going well…!

    Comment by TopVeg - May 8, 2008 10:33 am

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