Asparagus peas

[piskieinboots]

ooooh loooooking gooood



I didn't sow a massive crop as I wasn't sure what to expect, I have actual peas on there now, ready for harversting for tonights supper - I expect great things!

[Incy]

How lovely,
Are asparagus peas like normal ones?

[HeyWayne]

Grew them last year, wasn't that enamoured with the crop - wasn't keen on the "frilly" texture in the mouth, but thought they'd make great plants for hanging baskets.

[piskieinboots]

wasn't keen on the "frilly" texture in the mouth,

I shall report back tomorrow

[shirlthegirl43]

Mine are only a couple inches high - really must get them planted out soon I think. They are really pretty Piskie

[Alison Adams]

I tried a few last year and was a bit disappointed - I thought they looked better than they tasted, but hopefully yours will be nicer :-)

[piskieinboots]

.. I thought they looked better than they tasted...

I have heard this said a few times I shall report back.....

[zazen999]

Yup - they do look better than they taste and are very good for hanging baskets......

[magz.mccarthy]

Those are beautiful flowers! I've planted some too but they are taking their time with growing.

[piskieinboots]

underwhelmed - pretty flowers, but they won't be getting a growing spot here next year, maybe just a hanging basket

[indigox]

They look very pretty, mine are still stumpy seedlings.
Shame they are disappointing to eat, I was looking forward to trying them.

[piskieinboots]

I would ensure you pick them when very small, just 1" long - the longer ones were not as nice as the smaller ones and steam for a very short time. They have a strongish taste - but certainly not unpleasant - to me anyway

[piskieinboots]

I gave them another chance tonight, they are really not worth the space to my mind - they are coming up and broad beans are going in - right now(ish)

[Maddie106]

I grerw them last year.....pretty things, but not worth the space as a crop to eat!

[HeyWayne]

I meant to grow them in hanging baskets this year but completely forgot. They're a bit Melinda Messenger in my mind - nice enough to look at, but you wouldn't want them with your dinner every night.