Author: Elvira Bowen

Provider peas are an earlier maturing forage pea variety that complement forage cereals by boosting the protein and energy components of the feed. High-yielding and taller growing Intimidator Oats are an ideal partner for Provider peas and in combination, they produce a highly palatable forage for silage or baleage. Can you graze peas? Pea forage […]

When peas are grown as forage with cereals such as oats, barley, wheat or triticale and harvested as hay or silage can be a palatable, nutritious supplement for beef cattle at almost any stage of production but for the cow herd in particular. Can cows bloat on peas? In this case, the cattle had been […]

Peas, like most of the pulse crops, are low in the sulfur-amino acids methionine and cystine. The amino acids of field peas and canola complement each other and are an alternative combination protein source available for poultry diets. The available energy content of field peas is similar to that of barley. Can I feed field […]

Another advantage is that peas cause less of a bloat hazard than alfalfa because there is less foaming in the rumen. Another approach to include these legumes in the forage is seeding oats or barley with peas. What foods make cows bloat? Alfalfa, forage rape, wheat, and many clovers (including white, ladino, sweet, and red) […]

Field peas are actually a good protein source for horses, but remember to introduce any new type of feed to your horse slowly. Field peas should not be the sole source of nutrients, but may be used as a protein supplement if your hay or pasture is of poor quality. Can horses eat raw peas? […]

The Benefits of Peas: Peas are a particularly good source of what are known as essential amino acids, which need to be provided in the diet. The good-quality protein of peas supports optimum muscle tone and integrity, making them ideal for working horses, broodmares and growing foals. Are dried peas good for horses? Dried peas […]

As with soybean meal, field peas are a good source of lysine, usually the first limiting amino acid for pigs. The lysine in field peas is highly digestible, with a lysine digestibility value similar to that found in soybean meal. This enhances the economic value of field peas in swine diets. Do pigs eat peas? […]

Native to Africa, the average plant grows to between 20 inches to one foot tall and when mature, they are semi-busy. Around mid-summer, the pods start to develop in clusters at the top of the plant. Each pod is between 6 to 8 inches long and contains up to 13 beans at a time. How […]

Recommended selections include ‘Calico’, ‘Colossus’, ‘Mississippi Silver’, and ‘Peking Black’. Two other types of Southern peas, purple hulls and cream peas, are quite popular. The pods of purple hulls turn purple at maturity. What are the different types of Southern peas? Cultivars Field: ‘Iron/Clay,’ various heirlooms. Crowder: ‘Carolina,’ ‘Colussus 80’ Cream: ‘Zipper Cream,’ ‘Carolina Cream’ […]

A large, easy shelling cream pea with high yields and a delicious flavor. Great fresh or processed. The pods are medium green with large white, creamy peas. What is another name for zipper peas? Full of summery goodness, zipper peas, sometimes called cream peas, are just one type of Southern pea often referred to as […]

Crowder peas are not only excellent for eating, but they also enrich the soil with nutrients as they grow. Crowder peas are a good source of dietary fiber as well as Vitamins A and C. TO COOKTO COOKA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with […]

Wando is a great heirloom Pea for warmer climates and late sowings, as it is quite heat-tolerant. But it’s cold-tolerant, too, making it a great all-season Pea. Quite prolific, with seven to nine sweet Peas per pod, it grows vigorously up to 30” tall and will need the support of a trellis. (OP.) How tall […]

Do snow peas need to be cooked? Snow peas can be eaten raw or cooked. However, blanching snow peas will reduce the fibrousness of the edges of snow peas, and boost sweetness and colour. Another good way to cook snow peas is to toss them with a little oil in a hot wok for 1-2 […]

Though bush peas are only 2 to 3 feet tall, they will flop on the ground if you don’t give them something to climb on. Climbing peas may reach 6 to 8 feet tall and they need a sturdy trellis. Should I trellis sugar snap peas? Unlike beans, peas do not open when they are […]

The first purple-podded snap pea to be introduced is the result of 15 years of breeding by Dr. Alan Kapuler, father to one of the Peace Seedlings proprietors. This is a vigorous grower—to about 8 feet—and has beautiful purple flowers, too. Can you eat purple snap peas? Purple Sugar Snap peas can be eaten raw […]

Members of the Brassica family such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage are all suitable pea plant companions. These plants also pair nicely with peas in the garden: Corn. What can you not plant near broccoli? Here’s what to avoid planting alongside broccoli: Nightshades. Tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers seem to have an adverse effect […]

Garden peas are also sometimes called sweet peas or English peas. The pods are firm and rounded, and the round peas inside need to removed, or shelled, before eating (the pods are discarded). What do you call peas in a pod? The snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea […]

Tasty Tips and Storage Enjoy whole green peas in pea soup or substitute for fresh peas in recipes. Soaking whole peas for up to 6 hours can save about 30 minutes in cooking time. Fresh peas can cook in about 45 minutes. Older peas may take up to an hour to soften. How long do […]

Climbing or pole beans and peas are vines that can grow at least 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m) tall, and they need to be trellised. Bush beans and peas don’t grow as tall, so they don’t need extra support. Can you grow peas and beans together? In spring, plant the peas on […]

Sweet peas are very pretty but they are also poisonous, so if you want pretty climbing flowers, that are completely rabbit safe, the edible kind is a better option. How do you keep rabbits from eating sweet peas? Set up a fence made of 48-inch-wide chicken wire to exclude rabbits from your garden. This is […]