LegumesPrincipiante
Grass Pea
Lathyrus sativus
Nombre Científico
Lathyrus sativus
Familia
Fabaceae
Origen
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Tipo
Annual
90-120 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Earthy, slightly sweet, similar to peas
- Traditional Portuguese soups
- Stews and casseroles
- Ground into flour
- Mixed with other legumes
- Roasted as snack
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
Not recommended
Sembrar al Aire Libre
FebruaryMarchOctoberNovember
Cosecha
JuneJulyAprilMay
Beneficios para la Salud
- High in protein
- Good source of iron
- Contains antioxidants
- Traditional food during droughts
- Nitrogen-fixing for soil