Zollinger Bio Asparagus peas (winged peas), Lotus

The asparagus peas 'Lotus', also known as winged peas, is a nearly forgotten vegetable characterized by its dense foliage, which creates a striking contrast with its scarlet flowers. You can harvest the pods when they are still young and about 3 cm long. The preparation in the kitchen is similar to that of snap peas. The pods are harvested from mid-July to mid-September, extending the growing season for the pods. The plants reach a height of 50 cm and can be grown in pots.