Varieties
Prickly Caterpillar
Variety
Prickly Caterpillar
created by Berrit v. at 04.02.2021
Seeds
Not Available
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Description
Annual ground cover with twisted pods that look like caterpillars and taste nutty. Very spectacular in appearance!
Non hybrid
Frostproof
Growing tips
Earlier harvest is possible when sowing under fleece. Germinates at temperatures of 8-15 degrees in 8-10 days. If necessary, move to a distance. Weak grower. Eat pods raw in salad or pickle in vinegar and oil.
Details
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Seeding distance
6-8 cm
Row spacing
15-20 cm
Seeding depth
0.5-1 cm
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
