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vegetable
BeesAncient EU drought-tolerant pulse. Eat in moderation — contains ODAP toxin causing lathyrism in heavy continuous use. Excellent emergency crop.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Well-draining, tolerates poor and dry soil
Cicer arietinum
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Grass Pea
