Author: Elvira Bowen

Here’s how: Using your fingernails or the tips of your fingers, snap off the stem end of the pea toward the top seam, leaving the stringy part attached. The partially disconnected end will act as your “zipper pull.” Pull the disconnected stem end to remove the string, much as you would unzip a zipper. Do […]

Identical Nutritional Profiles Snow peas and sugar snap peas are identical in their nutritional profiles. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of either snow or sugar snap peas provides (1). Unlike your typical shelled pea, both snow peas and sugar snap peas are much less starchy — meaning they contain fewer carbs. Which peas are the healthiest? […]

Preparation. Snap peas are often served in salads or eaten whole. They may also be stir-fried or steamed. Before being eaten, mature snap pea pods may need to be “stringed,” which means the membranous string running along the top of the pod from base to tip is removed. Over-cooking the pods will make them come […]

Can You Freeze Snow Peas Without Blanching? Yes, you can freeze your snow peas without blanching them. Then, the whole process will involve washing the peas and trimming off the ends and discarding any that are blemished. What happens if you don’t blanch peas before freezing? As peas age and become overripe, sugar turns to […]

Most varieties of peas are ready to harvest 60 to 70 days after planting. Peas mature quickly, so check daily once you see the flowers in bloom. Pick snow peas when the delicate pods begin to show immature seeds inside. How long do pea plants take to mature? about 60 daysMost varieties of peas need […]

Both the pod and peas are edible and are deliciously sweet either raw or cooked. Snow peas grow upwards through tendrils and will need to be staked to keep pods from contacting the soil, which can cause them the rot. Should I stake my snap peas? Stakes in the ground can be small limbs that […]

As your seedlings grow they’ll start to become tall and leggy. Encourage them to produce side shoots by pinching out the tips of the plant. Simply nip off the top of the stem with your fingers, just above a set of leaves. This will make each plant much bushier and more robust. How do you […]

There are different mixes of fertilizers for different plants and conditions, but tomorite is a good one to begin with. I use it for my clematis, a couple of feeds for the tomatoes, and sweet peas . Is tomato feed good for peas? When the pods begin to form, feed with a liquid tomato feed. […]

In the home garden, spray foliage with soapy water, then rinse with clear water. Alternatively, use an insecticidal soap spray. Planting in aluminum foil that has been laid on the planting bed, as well as filling yellow pans with water to trap the aphids are also effective control measures. What to put on vegetables to […]