Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus) This is an ancient species with origins dating back to old world of Asia and Mediterranean regions. Grass peas, also known as chickling peas or white vetch, are a hardy legume comprising both nutritional and stress-adaptive qualities. Grass peas can be grown in many climates and soil types and will produce regardless of dry and waterlogged conditions. Attractive blue flowers with pink streaking. Plants will climb 3-4 feet high and can be grown in containers.
20 seeds per packet $4.45
Growing Information: Sow outdoors 1/2 to 1 inch deep in early to late spring. Soaking the seeds for 3-4 hours before planting may help improve germination. Seeds can also be started inside 4-6 weeks before last frost; however, it is important to not disturb roots when transplanting. Space plants at 4-6 inches and provide trellis.
