Author: Justin Shelton

Nuts and seeds are full of healthy fats, fiber and protein. Plus, they were foraged in prehistoric times, so you can load up your cart with them. Keep in mind that peanuts are not considered paleo because they are technically legumes (see our picks for the 6 healthiest nuts to eat). Why does paleo diet […]

Snap peas (Pisum sativum var. Macrocarpon), also called sugar snap peas, are members of the legume family. Snap peas are a hybrid of snow peas and garden peas (also called English peas). What kind of beans are snap peas? Green snap beans are categorized into two different groups, bush or pole beans, based on growth […]

In terms of crop rotation, do not plant peas in the same place more than once every 4 years. Pea roots, like those of other legumes, fix nitrogen in the soil, making it available for other plants. How many times can peas be harvested? The time frame for the entire pea harvest usually lasts one […]

Once all risk of frost has passed, in late spring or early summer (usually late May-June), your bought plugs or homegrown seedlings can be planted outside in the garden. Read on below to find out more about how to sow and grow sweet peas flowers. Is it too late to plant sweet pea? For best […]

While not the most cold-hardy of the common winter vegetables, peas can withstand some frost and can be planted in late winter for an early spring harvest. Unlike some winter vegetables, peas don’t over-winter well in colder climates, but they are pretty much the first vegetable that can be planted as winter wanes. Can you […]

How Low of a Temperature Can Peas Stand? Peas are able to do just fine in temperatures as low as 28 degrees F. (-2 C.) If temperatures don’t fall below this mark, peas and pea seedlings will be just fine. Can peas take a freeze? Young pea plants can survive light frosts, and will grow […]

Peas and beans are a very useful part of a successful rotation cycle due to their nitrogen-fixing qualities, the benefits of which are passed on to the crops that follow them in rotation. What to rotate after peas? The most popular vegetable to plant after peas is cucumbers, which often can be trained up the […]

Interestingly, peanuts — one of the most popular nuts in the world — are technically a legume and thus botanically a vegetable. What is a peanut classified as? legumesYou may have already heard that peanuts are not nuts. They are actually legumes and are members of the pea family. Are nuts a fruit or a […]

Dehydrated peaches are a healthy snack and when they are stored in an airtight container, they can last up to 6 months! They can also be used in yogurt with granola and when baking pies and cakes. How long are dehydrated peaches good for? It should take 3-4 hours to dehydrate the peaches using a […]

The main difference in regard to flavor is their level of sweetness. Snow peas are a slightly tender — yet crisp — sweet pea. Sugar snap peas are also tender yet crisp but tend to have a sweeter flavor profile, as they’re crossed with the garden pea. In fact, they’re often considered the most flavorful […]

Garden or green peas grow inside green, rounded pods. The peas inside are sweet and starchy. Snow peas and snap peas grow inside edible pods, and their taste is slightly sweeter than garden peas. Peas are part of the plant family, Fabaceae, also known as the bean family or pulse family. Is green peas same […]

Symptoms: Accidental ingestion does not result in poisoning. However eating large quantities of seed for weeks to months can result in a paralytic syndrome. Is sweet pea poisonous to humans? Sweet Pea Toxicity The seeds of sweet peas are mildly poisonous, containing lathyrogens that, if ingested, in large quantities can cause a condition called Lathyrus. […]

While the most common variety of sweet pea is an annual (Lathyrus odoratus), they also come in perennial varieties (Lathyrus latifolius). Is there a perennial sweet pea? The perennial sweet pea blooms from June through late September producing great masses of scentless blossoms. Its flowers are impressively showy in shades of white, pinkish purple and […]

There are concerns that the pea, lentil, and potato-based diets contain phytoestrogens and other components that may interfere with fertility. There are also reports from the FDA that these products are linked to taurine deficient cardiomyopathies – a serious heart condition in the dog. Are peas harmful to dogs? Spring is the season for fresh […]

In spring, plant the peas on the north or east side of an upright or A-frame trellis, and then plant pole beanspole beansFasole cu cârnați (“beans with sausages”, Romanian pronunciation: [faˈsole ku kɨrˈnat͡sʲ]) is a popular Romanian dish, consisting of baked beans and sausages. A variation replaces the sausages with afumătură (smoked meat).https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki […]

Peas (Zones 3-5): For Zones 3-5 and 6 depending on weather, green peas and sugar peas are good to plant in June, and will produce a great summer crop of fresh, crisp peas. What is the latest date to plant peas? Plant pea seeds approximately 6 to 8 weeks before your first fall frost date. […]

Adding a shiny penny or dime to the pot just before serving is another tradition practiced by some. When served, the person whose bowl contains the penny or dime receives the best luck for the New Year (unless they swallow the coin!!). Why do you put a dime in black-eyed peas? Passed down from a […]

Successful Pea Germination Peas need full sun and well-drained soil of average fertility with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Amend your soil to correct the pH and balance the fertility before planting seeds, but do not over-fertilize, as too much nitrogen in the soil will lead to more foliage than flowers or pea pods. […]

The hardest detail for new growers to grasp is that some plants simply prefer it cold, while others prefer it warm. Tomatoes love it warm, and should be started on heat mats and kept cozy, while sweet peas like it cold, and will be a disaster if started on heat mats in a warm living […]

In a three-bed, three-year crop rotation system, they can be followed by peas, carrots, and onions, which in turn are followed by kale and broccoli. So, the Potato Family is followed by Legumes, Roots & Onions, which are followed by Brassicas. What to rotate after peas? The most popular vegetable to plant after peas is […]