Grass pea
Lathyrus sativus
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Nitrogen fixer
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to southern Europe and Asia, it is an extremely hardy and drought-resistant annual legume. It is widely cultivated for fixing nitrogen in the soil and improving fertility in arid areas.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous plant up to 0.8 m
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental
Calendar
- January
- February — Planting
- March — Planting
- April
- May
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The seeds are edible when well cooked, although exclusive and continuous consumption should be avoided.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the grass pea grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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