Author: Marilyn Medina

The French Peas are a group of peas who appear as supporting characters in the VeggieTales franchise. As their name suggests, they hail from France and speak in broken French accents. What is French pea? A French PEA refers to a Plan d’Epargne en Actions, which is a tax-efficient investment wrapper for residents of France. […]

Peas and green beans are, botanically speaking, legumes. And since I generally recommend against the consumption of legumes, it seems to follow that the consumption of peas and green beans is “not Primal.” But hold on. Peas and green beans eaten fresh – not dried – are young seeds picked when unripe. Why are peas […]

They have different uses and textures and even fall into different food groups, but the green and split pea are one in the same. The difference: one is fresh, the other dried. As a vegetable, green peas are ready to go. Are peas and green peas the same? The split pea can be either a […]

Yellow leaves are a sign of unhappy snow peas (Pisum sativum). These edible-pod peas, when healthy, have bright green stems, leaves and pods. If your pea plants are turning yellow, this can indicate that the plants suffer from inadequate growing conditions or have contracted a fungal or bacterial infection. Why are my peas yellow? There […]

If your sweet pea’s leaves are turning yellow, it’s generally an indication that the bottom of the plant has been over-watered. Why are there no yellow sweet peas? Fusarium wilt, root rot, Ascochyta blight, and downy mildew are all fungi that may afflict these crops and result in yellowing pea plants. Fusarium wilt – Fusarium […]

Peas (Pisum sativum) are original from the Old Continent, although there are many doubts about their true origin. Their use is relatively common in Europe, and they were probably introduced from Palestine or Egypt into European Eastern areas of the Mediterranean sea, considered as the main centre of diversification. Who invented green peas? Peas in […]

“Green Pea” is the colour of certain bright fresh seeds and leaves. “Green Peas” are the ripe seeds of the legume Pisum sativum. They do vary in colour both depending on the light, ripeness and nutrition levels. This colour is of ripe peas in good light. How do you tell if peas are ripe? How […]

Fresh, snow, and sugar snap peas are in season from June until August and you’ll most likely find them in farmers markets or larger supermarkets. To make sure the peas you buy are fresh take a closer look on the shells. They should be shiny, firm and bright green. What are fresh peas called? Garden […]

Canned peas contain some 291 milligrams of sodium in a 100-gram drained serving, while frozen peas have only 108 milligrams. Are Frozen peas high in salt? Supports Heart Health The high-quality protein, low sodium levels, and vitamins and minerals in peas make them a good addition to a heart-healthy eating plan. Are frozen vegetables high […]

If a pea plant has a recessive allele for green peas, it will produce: Green Peas if it does not also have a dominant alleledominant alleleDominance relates to the relationship between two versions of a gene. A dominant trait is usually in correspondence to inheritance patterns that can be seen in Punnett Squares. If an […]

green. Mendel’s experiments showed that green is the recessive seed color in pea plants. Why are all the peas we have green today? Because that is what we have chosen. What is the recessive color of a pea plant’s seed coat white or gray? ‘In pea plants, white seed coat is a recessive trait and […]

Pulses such as beans, peas, and lentils contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which can help soften and add bulk to the stool. Are peas a laxative? Peas increase bulk in the stool and its high fiber content improves the bowel movement. Peas are also Rechana (laxative) in nature. Together, it helps control constipation. What […]

Soaking Dried White Peas Pick and rinse 1 cup of white peas for a few times in fresh water. These peas are slightly creamish or creamish yellow in color. Soak the white peas overnight in enough water. Remember to add triple the amount of water so that they get soaked properly. Do peas need to […]

Pea plant is a dicot and has reticulate veination in leaves. Is Pea a reticulate venation? Pea plant shows reticulate venation. What is the venation of pea leaf? ➡ The leaves of pea plant show reticulate venation. Does PEA have parallel venation? Solution : Wheat and maize have parallel venation. While, peas, tamarind and gram […]

The leaves in most legume species are compound (Lewis et al. 2005). Pea, with its pinnately compound leaf consisting of basal, foliaceous stipules, proximal leaflets and distal tendrils, serves as a model species for understanding compound leaf development (Yaxley et al. What shape of leaf does a pea plant have? The leaflets are ovate, entire, […]

Campylotropous. So, the correct answer is ‘Campylotropous‘. Which ovary is found in peas? Note:Pea flower that has marginal placentation develops on the future of the ovary wall. It has a single chambered ovary and ovules, arranged in a row. What is an example of Campylotropous ovule? a) Campylotropous: The ovule is curved more or less […]

Like most familiar animals and plants, peas undergo sexual reproduction, where a sperm cell and an egg cellegg cellThe egg cell, or ovum (plural ova), is the female reproductive cell, or gamete, in most anisogamous organisms (organisms that reproduce sexually with a larger, female gamete and a smaller, male one). The term is used when […]

The garden, or English, pea (Pisum sativum) is classified as a hermaphrodite plant because its flowers have both male and female parts. All the tools that peas need to reproduce are contained in a single blossom, which is the site where the transference of pollen is carried out in a process known as self-pollination. Are […]

Shape and Physical Qualities Peas are generally round while beans have a wider variety of shapes. Color also varies considerably with non-pea beans. Peas don’t usually vary that much in color – they’re mostly green. The stem of a pea plant is typically hollow, while beans have a solid stem structure. Why is a pea […]

AS anyone with a vegetable garden knows, there is nothing like fresh peas eaten straight from the pod. They are so sweet and tender, they do not need to be cooked at all — and once you have started to eat them it is hard to stop. Can you eat peas raw from the pod? […]