Prickly Caterpillar

created by Berrit v. at 04.02.2021

Seed packet

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

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