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28 May 21, Wendy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Catherine, I planted 10 seeds early February. Nothing happened for weeks but now most are about 20cms tall. I have to prop them up. My seed packet indicates that no fertiliser is required as it is ‘a very strong nitrogen fixer’ whatever that means. Good luck.

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22 May 22, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Many peas and legumes have a beneficial relationship with bacteria that grows on the roots of the plants. Nodes will develop in the roots that store nitrogen. Cutting plants off at the roots at the end of a season, or turning over the soil with these roots left included to breakdown will allow that nitrogen to release back into the soil.

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15 May 21, Catherine (Australia - temperate climate)

What fertiliser I need to use is blooming now. This is nearly end of autumn. Start to see the bean but quite small. What fertiliser I need to grow bigger bean? First time to see the flower is light blue. How long can it stay in winter ? Let me know. Thank you

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14 Jan 21, Britnie (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)

Hi, I live in Toronto, Canada. I love to plant winged beans, but I don't know when can I start to germinate the seeds and plant it. So I can have faster to harvest the beans. Thank you.

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18 Jan 21, (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)

By the planting guide here they don't grow in your climate zone.

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25 Nov 20, Rain (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi, Where to buy this seeds please share.My enail add is [email protected] Thanks R

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26 Nov 20, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Try internet seed selling companies.

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02 May 20, Linda (Australia - tropical climate)

I have been harvesting my winged beans at various sizes, and the plant here just out of Darwin has fruited profusely. Unfortunately tho I have not enjoyed them so I have pulled them up to make way for the Borraloolla bean?

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01 Aug 20, Michael D Cowen (Australia - tropical climate)

Lived Borrolloola for over 2 years and never heard of the Borrolloola pea (heard about a unique cycad from the Loo). Would be interested in trying a Borralloola pea. Do you know where can I get seeds? I live in Wagait Beach

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28 Mar 20, Gillian (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate)

I have a young five-year-old granddaughter now living in Sydney. Would Asparagus Pea be a good plant for her to start her gardening adventure in Australia? if so, where would you suggest to buy the seeds, online if poss., and, if not, please suggest an alternative edible plant that's likely to yield a harvest so it's an encouraging and pleasurable experience. I'd prefer her to start with a small and, hopefully, successful growing project! Parents are busy and not especially interested yet she's keen. Any particular horticultural do's and dont's for me to share with her long-distance would be very welcome. Many thanks, Gillian

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