Author: Elvira Bowen

Maestro garden peas are considered one of the sweetest types of fresh peas and are known for their excellent disease resistance. They are a superb shelling pea, growing at a moderate rate. Plants grow 24 to 26-inches tall and produce 4.5” long pods containing up to ten peas. What are the tallest growing peas? An […]

In terms of human consumption, field pea can be cooked and served as a soup or eaten on their own. Additionally, a cup of field pea provides around 10-13g of prebiotic carbohydrates, which are essential for gut health and to combat obesity. Peas also provide other nutrients such as iron and zinc. What is the […]

Forage Peas are often grown with a small grain for pasture, hay, or silage, and are also used as a cover crop or green manure crop. They are a cold-hardy pea and can perform well in droughty conditions. Are peas forage? Field pea (Pisum sativum) is a cool-season grain legume that is palatable and nutritious […]

Field peas (Pisum sativum) are high in protein, starch, fiber, and micronutrients and could be a good addition to a healthy diet due to their many health-promoting benefits. Field peas also contain a variety of bioactive compounds including enzyme inhibitor, lectin, phytic acid, phenolics, and oligosaccharides. Which peas are the healthiest? Black-eyed peas are highly […]

You take fresh English peas, toss them with olive oil and salt, and then grill them until they are lightly charred on the outside and steamy soft on the inside. Then when you eat them, you scrape up some of that smokey, charred, salty flavor, while the peas pop into your mouth. Can you eat […]

Garlic – A few garlic plants tucked among zucchini can help keep aphids and other pests in check. Beans and peas – Zucchini plants are heavy feeders and legumes are beneficial because the roots fix nitrogen in the soil. What can you not plant with zucchini? 3 Plants to Avoid Growing With Zucchini Potato: Potatoes, […]

Pea moths, pea weevils, apids, snails, and small mammals are the most common culprits when it comes to feasting on pea plants. Do sweet peas get eaten by slugs? Hostas, delphiniums, dahlias, gerberas, sweet peas and tulips are regularly attacked by slugs, and it can be difficult to grow these plants if you have a […]

‘Canoe’ is a maincrop pea that bears long, slightly curved and pointed pods containing up to up 12 peas, on almost leafless stems, making for easy picking. It’s a very productive variety. The peas have a delicious sweet flavour, and are particularly suited to freezing. What are the tastiest peas? Here are some of the […]

High in Fiber A cup of split pea or green pea soup provides nearly 5 grams of dietary fiber, a cholesterol-lowering nutrient in many plant-based foods, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Dietary fiber has a laxative effect and reduces your risk for constipation. Is pea soup good for weight loss? Weight loss […]

Toxicity. The toxin in sweet pea is known as beta-aminopropionitrile and it’s mostly contained in the mature seeds of the plant. Although it is more of a threat to grazing animals, who are more likely to consume a large amount, if your cat eats the plant it can have an adverse effect. Is Sweet Peas […]

All parts of the sweet pea plant are toxic not only to chickens, but also to horses, dogs and humans. The flowers and seeds are especially poisonous, advises Texas A & M University Cooperative Extension. Sweet peas affect the central nervous system and can cause seizures, paralysis or even death. Are sweet peas toxic to […]