Varieties
Prickly Caterpillar
Variety
Prickly Caterpillar
created by steffen a. at 04.02.2021
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
Early harvest is possible when sown under fleece. Germinates in 8-10 days at temperatures of 8-15 degrees. If necessary, move to a distance. Weak eater. Eat pods raw in salads or pickle in vinegar and oil.
Details
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Plant 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
