Author: Justin Shelton

In cooler locations, tomatoes make take up to twice as long to mature as is typical for that variety. In some cases you could have the sugar snap peas continue to produce while intermingled with tomato vines. Can you grow peas near tomatoes? Peas and tomatoes are tasty and nutritious additions to your vegetable garden […]

Peas, lettuce, squash seedlings and cabbage family members seem to be the birds’ favorites. These are the ones you will most want to protect. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes, carrots and aromatic plants like mint and herbs are not often sought out by our feathered friends. Can birds eat raw peas? Another fun and tasty veggie […]

Garden Peas, P. sativum, have white to reddish purple flowers that are a good pollen source for honey bees, feeding man and honey bee alike – a lovely addition to your garden. Cultivated for around 7000 years, this cool season crop grows fruit into a pod. What flower does honey bees like best? The 7 […]

Plant Identification Flowers have one large round petal surrounded by two narrow side petals and two lower petals. Flowers vary in color and may be pink, red, purple, white, or blue. They bloom in late spring and summer and even through the fall in cool climates. Sweet peas attract butterflies. What does Sweet Pea attract? […]

It is critical to protect your sweet pea seedlings from birds, snails and slugs. This should be done right after sowing your seed, otherwise these common predators may find your sprouts and eat them before you even know they are up! For birds, use netting. Do you need to cover peas with netting? The newly […]

Are Sweet Peas and Edible Peas Related? Sweet peas and edible peas are related, as both belong to the Fabaceae (legume) family, but they are from different genera (plural form of genus). Sweet peas belong to the genus Lathyrus, which are commonly known as vetchlings, wild peas or pea vines. Do sweet peas make edible […]

The key difference between eating sugar snap peas and edamame is that sugar snap peas are edible-podded, meaning that you can freely eat both the pod and the beans of these peas. As for edamame, you can only eat the beans. The pods of edamame are not harmful. However, they are too fibrous to eat. […]

Pods can be served fresh by themselves or with dip, or added to give crunch to salads. Add to stir-fries and soups or steam for a delicious vegetable. Can you eat sugar daddy peas raw? Raw Sugar Snap Peas You can eat the whole pod, with the peas inside, and if you can get them […]

While they can be picked when more open, their vase life won’t be quite as long. Sweet peas are a short-lived cut flower, lasting at best 4 to 5 days in a vase. Adding sugar or flower preservative to the water makes a big difference and will add a few extra days. How do you […]

Harvest. Sugar Daddy peas are ready to pick as soon as small peas begin to form in the flat pods. At this stage, the pods are crispy and sweet. You can also wait until the peas are ready to shell and then remove the plump peas from the pod. Do Sugar Daddy peas need to […]

Pea plants tend to produce for about 4-5 weeks straight. 1 pound of Sugar Snap peas equal about 4 cups strung peas. They store well in the refrigerator in Ziploc bags (we keep them open a little bit). They easily store for a few weeks. Do snap peas keep producing? Peas will produce as long […]

It always seems sad to compost empty shell-pea pods once you’ve shucked and eaten the peas. There’s still a lot of nutrients and flavor in the pods, so with a few steps you can turn the shells into a pretty green puree to use in sauces and pasta dishes. –Blanch the pea shells by adding […]

The disease powdery mildew, caused by the pathogen Erysiphe pisi, oversummers on infected pea trash and produces spores which are blown by wind into new crops. The disease may also be seed-borne, but this source of infection is less important. How do you stop powdery mildew on peas? If powdery mildew is mild to moderate, […]

Field peas have several attributes that make it a valuable feedstuff for ruminants, including sheep, “Peas are a nutrient-dense grain that contains energy equal to corn with nearly three times the protein, so a small amount of peas will go a long way in providing nutrition to late-gestation ewes, ewes in early Are forage peas […]

Cowpeas are a viny plant that deer love – and often overgraze before it matures. Cowpea, also known as black-eyed pea or iron-and-clay pea, is a viny, warm-season annual legume that provides palatable, high-protein summer nutrition for deer. What peas Do deer like best? Winter Forage Peas are highly favored by whitetail deer and will […]

Field peas are an excellent feed grain for beef cows needing some extra energy and protein anytime during the year. Peas are a very palatable, digestible, and nutrient dense grain. Peas are very palatable and digestible in creep feeds. Cows and calves like peas. Are peas good for cattle? Beef cattle producers use field pea […]

Literally just toss the winter field peas on top of the prepared soil in what is called broadcast seeding. No need to place them in orderly rows. Just make sure they are somewhat spaced apart. If you have a really large area, consider using a broadcast seed spreader. Will peas grow on top of soil? […]

Peas are almost ready for picking when the green pods start to change color; purple hulls turn purple, other types turn tan or yellow. How do you know when cream peas are ready to pick? Harvest: Cream peas bloom at the tops of the plants and produce skinny pods to 8 inches long with ten […]

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, you should soak pea seeds before planting, as it will help germination. A good rule of thumb is to soak the seeds in water overnight prior to planting. Should you soak purple hull peas before planting? Most of them have hard coats, and all benefit from soaking before planting. […]

Lady Cream Peas are a type of cowpea. They have no color and, when cooked, they yield a clear pot liquor. They have a sweet flavor and creamy texture and are featured in Southern dishes. Are lady peas healthy? What are the health benefits? Lady peas—as well as all legumes—pack essential nutrients such as heart-healthy […]