LeguminosasIniciante
Chícharo
Lathyrus sativus
Nome Científico
Lathyrus sativus
Família
Fabaceae
Origem
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Tipo
Annual
90-120 days
Usos Culinários
Sabor: Earthy, slightly sweet, similar to peas
- Traditional Portuguese soups
- Stews and casseroles
- Ground into flour
- Mixed with other legumes
- Roasted as snack
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
Not recommended
Semear ao Ar Livre
FebruaryMarchOctoberNovember
Colheita
JuneJulyAprilMay
Benefícios para a Saúde
- High in protein
- Good source of iron
- Contains antioxidants
- Traditional food during droughts
- Nitrogen-fixing for soil