Grass Pea

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Grass Pea outdoors around your last frost date, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 10 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 120 days.

Companion Planting

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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Grass Pea
  • ❧Grass Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that African Marigold feeds on
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Grass Pea
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  French Marigold
  

  French MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧French Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Grass Pea
  • ❧Grass Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that French Marigold feeds on
  • ❧French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Grass Pea
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  Chaytor's Lavender
  Great pair

  • ❧Chaytor's Lavender attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids that attack Grass Pea
  • ❧Grass Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Chaytor's Lavender feeds on
  • ❧Grass Pea draws Bees that improve pollination for both

How to grow Grass Pea

1. Sow0 weeks from frost
2. Germinates14 days
3. Space10 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~120 days

Water: Low · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor and dry soil