Category: Fruits

Generally, though, sweet peas are classed as half hardy annuals and will be fine in dry frost up to -4°C (25°F). If temperatures do drop below that, you’ll need to protect them with horticultural fleece. Do sweet peas need to be covered? Sweet peas climb by twining their tendrils around the support frame, but it’s […]

Their pale green stems have a flat shape with ribbon-like “wings” on each side and coiled tendrils at the ends. Wild pea plants are entirely edible. The flowers and young tendrils have a sweet grassy vegetal flavor. Can humans eat common vetch? Which parts of vetch can be eaten? The young leaves and ‘pea shoots’ […]

Soup should always be taken (without slurping of course) from the side of the spoon, and not from the ‘end’ as in most of the rest of Europe. To be very polite, peas should be crushed onto the fork – a fork with the prongs pointing down. Do you eat peas with a fork or […]

Sweet Peas are also considered wildflowers. Once established, they will thrive and spread easily. If grown in a flower garden, they can get out of hand easily and overcrowd other flowers. Tip: To keep the flowers blooming, pick spent blooms before the seed begins to form. What type of flower is a sweet pea? The […]

Beach pea is a trailing plant that can grow up to 1.5 m long. The leaves are light green and oval-shaped, with slightly pointed tips. At the end of each stem of leaves (actually leaflets of one leaf) there are generally curling tendrils. Can you eat seaside peas? The young shoots and leaves are edible, […]

String of pearls is a delicate hanging succulent that thrives in a warm and dry environment. They are very easy to care for as an indoor houseplant but are also an ideal succulent to grow outdoors, especially if you live in zones 9 and warmer. Can string of pearls survive inside? They are easy to […]

String of pearls does well in bright light. Consider placing it on a sunny windowsill or, if bright sunlight is limited, leave it under a fluorescent light during daylight hours. Make sure there’s plenty of room for your plant to sprawl. Consider displaying it in a hanging basket so tendrils can cascade downwards. How often […]

To study genetics, Mendel chose to work with pea plants because they have easily identifiable traits (Figure below). For example, pea plants are either tall or short, which is an easy trait to observe. Furthermore, pea plants grow quickly, so he could complete many experiments in a short period of time. Why did Mendel choose […]

Light and Pea Seeds Germination Plant the peas in a full sun location, according to the The National Gardening Association. Peas need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight once the seedlings emerge from the soil to encourage the pea plants to produce their own food through the process known as photosynthesis. Will seed germinate […]

To make your String of Pearls look fuller, trim the plant down and add the cuttings to the top of the plant. The stem cuttings will root in a few weeks and will start growing like regular plants. You can keep doing this whenever your plant grows really long. Why is my string of pearls […]

In humans, string of pearls is rated as toxicity classes 2 and 4 by the University of California, Davis. Class 2 means minor toxicity; ingestion of string of pearls may cause minor illness like vomiting or diarrhea. Class 4 means dermatitis; contact with the plant’s juice or sap may cause skin irritation or rash. Is […]

Small animals such as squirrels, chipmunks, deer, and rabbits love to feast on pea plants. Do rabbits eat pea plants? The best time to take preventive action is before the rabbits actually begin nibbling on one of their favorites — your tender garden peas (Pisum spp.). Do squirrels eat sugar snap peas? Vegetables And Lettuce […]

There are many potential pests of pea plants, with aphids and pea weevils being the most prevalent. Other Pests Armyworms. Cucumber beetles. Leaf miners. Nematodes. Spider mites. Thrips. And then there are the cutworms — many people control cutworms by picking them off by hand. Ugh. What is eating the tops of my peas? Pea […]

In pets, including cats and dogs, possible symptoms of ingestion of the string of pearls plant may be: drooling, diarrhea, vomiting or lethargy. Some may suffer irritation to the skin or mouth due to contact. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your pet has ingested this plant. What happens if a dog eats string […]

Recommended Products. Sencor 480SC contains 480 g/L metribuzin in the form of a suspension concentrate. Sencor 480SC is a selective herbicide for pre and post-emergence weed control in carrots, peas, potatoes, tomatoes and other crops. What can I spray on peas? Spray early to remove weed competition. A spring herbicide application, either pre-seed or pre-emergent […]

Protecting Sweet Peas from 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 I keep mice from eating my pea seeds? To stop […]

Set up a fence made of 48-inch-wide chicken wire to exclude rabbits from your garden. This is the most effective way to protect your garden peas from these critters. Choose mesh with 1-inch holes or smaller. Bury the bottom 6 inches of the fencing so the rabbits can’t just scoot right under the barrier. How […]

It is because they are easily grown, and along with potatoes, easy to cook and are comfort foods. I’m a Brit and those are probably in my kitchen at all times (although the peas are frozen). When I cook them they are delicious, reason why, I add a little butter to them. Why are peas […]

Some examples of fresh vegetables and fruits that are beneficial for domestic micedomestic miceHealth. A healthy fancy mouse will live on average 18 to 30 months, depending on genetic predisposition.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fancy_mouse Are snap peas safe for rats? As it is rich in carbohydrates it is best kept for occasional meals or for […]

Clean after wearing by simply wiping with a soft cloth, chamois or microfiber jewelry cleaning cloth, either damp or dry. on a soft cloth to dry before storing – do not hang them to dry. If they are strung on silk be aware that silk shrinks if it gets wet. If you care for them […]