Plant Details

Lathyrus tuberosus

Earthnut Pea, Tuberous sweetpea

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General Information

Scientific name: Lathyrus tuberosus
Also known as: Earthnut Pea, Tuberous sweetpea

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 1.20 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Root
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Bee forage

Description

The root can be eaten both cooked and raw. It is sweet and rich in starch, and tastes delicious when baked, with a flavor that is somewhat similar to that of sweet potato. The taste of this root is consistently strong, making it a favorite among connoisseurs. Unfortunately, the yield of this plant is quite low, making it more suitable to be used as a flavoring rather than as a main crop.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10