Author: Lorraine Wade

Plant the Mammoth Melting sugar pea seeds 2″ apart and 2″ deep in light soil and full sun; plant in double rows 6-8″ apart to allow for a trellis. For an early spring crop, plant in the same manner in the fall. Peas do not do well when planted near onions or garlic. How do […]

More details about Oregon Giant Oregon Giant snow pea seeds produce plants with unusually large, broad 13cm (5″) long pods are thick and very sweet. They are most tender when peas begin to form but remain so up to the very largest sizes. What are the biggest peas? During the summer of 2009, Mike Ambrose […]

The pods on sugar snap peas are crunchy and sweet. However, if you do not enjoy them whole, you can shell them. Should you shell sugar snap peas? You can eat the whole pod, with the peas inside, and if you can get them fresh from the farmer’s market, they will be so impressively sweet. […]

Sugar Snap Peas (Pisum sativum var. However, the pods are crisp and edible, so they do not need to be shelled and are used in recipes in the same way as snow peas. Can you eat the casing of sugar snap peas? A cross between snow peas and English (regular) peas, sugar snaps have a […]

True, but shucking during a Netflix marathon works, too. Simply hold the pea pod with the seam toward you and pop it open at the end opposite where it was attached to the vine. Use your fingertip to dislodge the peas into a bowl. It takes nearly 1 ½ pounds of peas in the pod […]

Some pea (Pisum sativum) seeds will look wrinkled. Most of them have hard coats, and all benefit from soaking before planting. Soak them overnight in warm water. This will expedite the germination process. How long should you soak pea seeds before planting? Most recommendations suggest anything from 4 hours to 48 hours. An overnight soak […]

True, but shucking during a Netflix marathon works, too. Simply hold the pea pod with the seam toward you and pop it open at the end opposite where it was attached to the vine. Can you shell snow peas? Snow peas. These flat pods are picked when the seeds within are just beginning to take […]

Snow and sugar snap peas are both members of the legume family. Technically, they’re two different varieties of the same species. Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. Are there different types of sugar snap peas? Sugar snap peas are grown the same way as English peas, but they tend […]

Best for: eating raw, tossing in salads, grilling or sautéeing. Often called garden peas, sweet peas or English peas, these peas have shells that are firm and rounded, protecting the big, sweet, juicy peas inside. The shells must be removed and aren’t edible. What kind of peas can you eat the shell? Garden peas are […]

Blanch First To blanch, add 4 quarts of water to a pot and bring to a boil. While water is heating, prepare the pods as instructed in the previous paragraph. Add 2 to 3 cups of pea pods to the boiling water and cover. Time for exactly 1.5 minutes and remove promptly from heat. How […]

Open the pods of shell peas at the seam and run your finger down the inside to release the peas. For snow and snap peas, pinch the flower end of the pea pod and pull the string down toward the other end to remove it. What is the easiest way to shell peas? First, remove […]

Top your field peas with tomatoes, hot peppers, and or onions, and serve with a side of cornbread; this makes a delicious, warm, flavorful meal. We call these types of dishes Soul Food because they make your belly full and your heart warm. What do peas go well with? Peas are super versatile, but they […]

Peas. There are two basic kinds of peas: garden peas, which require shelling, and snow or sugar peas, which yield edible pods. No matter which you prefer, eat ’em with gusto, as these little spring vegetables are an excellent source of iron, protein, vitamin C and soluble fiber. Pass the peas, please! What vegetables are […]

For fresh black-eyed peas use equal amounts of: Fresh Cranberry (borlotti) OR – Fresh lima beans – these are very easy to find when they are in season, which is typically summer and fall. OR – Fresh Romano beans – usually available in the summer. What can you substitute for black eyed peas on New […]

The first written reference of the word ‘cowpea’ appeared in 1798 in the United States. The name was most likely acquired due to their use as a fodder crop for cows. Black-eyed pea, a common name used for the unguiculata cultivar group, describes the presence of a distinctive black spot at the hilum of the […]

Bring the water to a rolling boil. Put the pea pods into the boiling water all at once. Stand back a little so that you don’t get splashed with boiling water. Cook the pea pods, stirring them to make sure they all get into the boiling water, for 30 seconds to about 2 minutes. How […]

6. Basil: The aromatic oils in basil deter pesky insects called thrips. Thrips live in pea plant flowers and damage developing pea pods. Can you grow basil next to peas? Turnips – Also in favor of nitrogen-fixing snow peas, turnips will grow well at the base of your pea trellis. Basil – Basil’s rich and […]

The pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Each pod contains several peas, which can be green or yellow. Botanically, pea pods are fruit, since they contain seeds and develop from the ovary of a (pea) flower. What is a pea pod? Pea pods are […]

Snow peas have pods that are very flat with small peas, whereas snap peas have edible pods but the peas will grow larger and fill pods out more. Harvest both types often once they start producing (once every two or three days is best). How do you grow pea pod plants? How to Plant Peas […]

As plants bloom, remove faded flowers to discourage plants from setting seed. Companions: Plant sweet peas with sweet alyssum, lobelia, roses, lavender, and catmint. Can you grow sweet peas and roses together? Sweet peas are great companions to roses, both in the garden and in bouquets, and they’re easy to grow. Can sweet peas and […]