Lathyrus chloranthus NEW!

Lathyrus chloranthus

yellow-green sweet pea / yellow-green pea

10 Seed

This annual species of Lathyrus has small yellow-green flowers. Flowers are normally produced in 1's or 2's. 

It its native habitat in Central Turkey to Caucasus, Iran & Iraq, Lebanon & Syria it usually flowers in June. Here in NZ it is summer flowering too, so anytime from Oct/Nov to Feb. 

Seed pods are small & carry around 5 - 9 seeds per pod. 

An interesting little species to grow in a pot or the garden. 

Sow: March to June for spring flowers or June to Sept for summer flowers.

How: Sow either in pots or punnets outside, or where to flower outside, 1cm deep covered with a layer of seed mix or soil. Germination should take 10-14 days.

Plant Where: Full sun

Spacing: Transplant to 15cm spacings.

Height: 50cm – 1m

Growing Tips: No need to pinch. Protect from slugs, snail, mice & rabbits!

Keep picking for continued flowering.

Seed is best stored in the fridge or freezer