Author: Marilyn Medina

Function. Alaskan peas are considered a shelling pea, which means that the peas are taken out of the pod to eat. This pea variety is commonly eaten fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Alaskan peas are smooth and not as sweet tasting as wrinkled peas. What peas do you not eat the shell? Garden peas are […]

Growing: As the vines begin growing, a trellis will support their climbing habit; any kind of support 5-6′ tall should be sufficient. Before they bloom, pea plants need to be kept moist but not wet; after blooming, slightly increase the watering. How tall do frosty peas grow? One of the best for early spring planting […]

Peas grow well with a number of aromatic herbs including cilantro and mint. Leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, are excellent garden peagarden peaPease pudding, also known as pease porridge, is a savoury pudding dish made of boiled legumes, typically split yellow peas, with water, salt and spices, and often cooked with a bacon […]

Great planting companions for peas include: Chives, Mint, Alyssum, Carrot, Corn, Cucumber, Radish, Turnip and Beans. What can be planted after peas? cucumbersThe most popular vegetable to plant after peas is cucumbers, which often can be trained up the same trellis used by the peas. Indeed, members of the squash family quickly make themselves at […]

Peas – are another legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it a perfect corn companion plant. Peas are planted as early as possible in spring, while corn is not planted until the soil is warm. Plant corn seeds directly in the pea patch to glean their nitrogen and save space. What can you […]

Abrin is only formed in nature by the rosary pea. The brightly coloured seeds of this plant contain about 0.08% of abrin. The toxin is found within the seeds and its release is prevented by the seed coat. If the seed coat is injured or destroyed (by chewing, for example) the toxin may be released. […]

Though few, there are some plants that actually suffer when planted near garlic. Be sure to keep asparagus, peas, beans, sage, and parsley far away from it, as their growth can be stunted. Companion planting is a great way to effectively grow plants without the use of any harsh chemicals. Can I plant peas with […]

3 Easy Steps to Stop your Sweet Peas being eaten by Mice Seriously though the first thing to do to deter the ravenous rodents is put a light sprinkling of chilli powder over the seeds and then the emerging seedlings. This will not harm the mice but should deter them. How do you keep mice […]

Pea Sprouts are High in Protein By weight, pea sprouts are one of the best vegetable sources of protein. A cup of sprouts, which is very small and easy to consume, can provide two grams of protein, the equivalent of 1/3 of an egg. What are the benefits of eating pea shoots? BENEFITS OF Pea […]

4 to 5 days. For the longest vase life, pick stems that have at least 2 unopened flowers at the tip. 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. Are […]

But you can aim for 30-60 minutes for smaller beans, peas, and lentils (except our household favorite red lentils, which are usually done in an acceptable we-are-starving-for-dinner-right-now time of 15-20 minutes). Larger beans like chickpea/garbanzo beans or kidneys could take two hours or more. How do you boil dried peas? Soak the dried green peas […]

It forms low, dense, thorny thickets of shiny dark green leaves. In spring and early summer the plant blooms in bright Pink to Lavender flowers as well as produces pods containing pea-like seeds. Plant Description. Common Name(s): Wild Sweet Pea Blooms: March to August Fire Response: Germinate from Seed Are wild sweet peas poisonous? Symptoms: […]

There is an ornamental flowering sweet pea that is NOT edible. But these vines and flowers are from the sweet pea vegetable so can be eaten. I have seen sweet pea vines at Whole Foods or Farmers Markets for over $3 a pound. Are sweet pea flowers poisonous? Ornamental sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus, are poisonous […]

Peas with edible pea pods include sugar, Chinese and snow peas. Snow peas, also known as sugar peassugar peasThe snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea with rounded pods and thick pod walls, in contrast to snow pea pods, which are flat with thin walls.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Snap_pea […]

‘ The good news is that regular peanut butter is safe to give your dog as a treat. Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in lower or sugar-free products. Xylitol is the only ingredient in peanut butter that’s bad for dogs. How much can I give my dog […]