Swedish Coffee (Astragalus boeticus)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Astragalus boeticus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young seedpods are edible. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute. — Young seedpods are edible.; The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy places and arable fields. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)