Category: Fruits

The main difference in regard to flavor is their level of sweetness. Snow peas are a slightly tender — yet crisp — sweet pea. Sugar snap peas are also tender yet crisp but tend to have a sweeter flavor profile, as they’re crossed with the garden pea. In fact, they’re often considered the most flavorful […]

If you have a stone fruit allergy, you may notice that your mouth or throat itches after eating the raw fruit. This is called oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen-fruit or pollen-food syndrome. Why does dried fruit make me cough? Sulfites are a common offender, and they are often found in wine, beer, […]

The seeds of sweet peas are mildly poisonous, containing lathyrogens that, if ingested, in large quantities can cause a condition called Lathyrus. Can you eat pea seeds? Yes indeedy, the seeds are the peas inside the pea pods that we love to eat. How cool is that? So, if you want to try saving pea […]

Dehydrated peaches are a healthy snack and when they are stored in an airtight container, they can last up to 6 months! They can also be used in yogurt with granola and when baking pies and cakes. How long are dehydrated peaches good for? It should take 3-4 hours to dehydrate the peaches using a […]

How to prepare snow peas Place snow peas on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to trim ends and remove the thin string from one side of the snow pea. Remove the string from the other side of the snow pea. Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the snow peas lengthways or halve […]

Curling leaves can be caused by many problems, including insect damage, disease, abiotic disorders, or even herbicides. There are several insect pests that cause leaves to curl when they suck plant juices of new or young leaves that are still growing. These include aphids, thrips, and whiteflieswhitefliesWhiteflies can seriously injure plants by sucking juices from […]

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. This will make them grow faster. Does soaking pea seeds speed germination? Some pea (Pisum sativum) seeds will look wrinkled. Most […]

They do not tolerate the heat of summer very well at all. Planting sweet peas where they get some afternoon shade from the summer sun can help. — Peas are very fussy about their water requirements. You need to keep them moist, especially during the hot summer months. What temp is too hot for peas? […]

Interestingly, peanuts — one of the most popular nuts in the world — are technically a legume and thus botanically a vegetable. What is a peanut classified as? legumesYou may have already heard that peanuts are not nuts. They are actually legumes and are members of the pea family. Are nuts a fruit or a […]

From amazing pasta dishes to creamy soups, from purees to quick salads, peas make a delicious healthy addition to your dishes all year round. ARE FROZEN PEAS HEALTHY? CREAMY PEA SOUP. PEAS AND CARROTS. PASTA WITH PEAS. CROSTINI WITH PEAS AND RICOTTA. PEA PUREE. PEA SALAD WITH BACON. MASHED PEAS ON BREAKFAST TOAST. What can […]

Fusarium wiltFusarium wiltFusarium wilt is a common vascular wilt fungal disease, exhibiting symptoms similar to Verticillium wilt. This disease has been investigated extensively since the early years of this century. The pathogen that causes Fusarium wilt is Fusarium oxysporum (F. oxysporum).https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fusarium_wilt What causes pea wilt? Peas don’t like extremely hot temperatures, […]

Chickpea allergy is more common in India and the Mediterranean, two regions where chickpea consumption is much higher than in other parts of the world. Still, people who have allergies to other legumes, especially lentils, are at a higher risk of chickpea allergy, according to the University of Manchester. Can you eat chickpeas if you […]

These plants produce the biggest, most flavorful yields of peas when they get six to eight hours of sun in cool, moist conditions. Over eight hours of sun per day can cause the peas to: Focus on stem and leaf growth. Become much too leggy. How much sunlight do pea plants need? Peas and green […]

legume. The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. Is a chickpea considered a legume? The name chickpea comes from the Latin […]

3-gallon size fabric pot works well for a single plant like pepper, or a couple of plants such as lettuce or peas. 5-gallon grow bags work well for almost anything, particularly tomatoes, but peppers, flowers, herbs, potatoes, small fruiting trees, stevia will grow wonderfully in grow bags also. Can you grow peas in grow bag? […]

Sweet peas will need about 50 days of cool temperatures (under 60º F) to bloom gloriously in your garden. Sweet pea seed has a hard, water insoluble seed coat. There is no evidence that soaking sweet peas will increase germination. How tall do sweet peas get before they flower? Most sweet peas will grow to […]

Annual or Perennial In many areas of North America, the perennial sweet pea (L. latifolius) is an invasive problem, clogging open fields and roadsides. It looks pretty until you realize it’s crowding out other plants and acting like a thug. How do sweet peas spread? The plants will form tendrils that wrap around the support […]

Here are some tips to help revive wilting and dying pea plants. Provide More or Less Water. Watering – under and overwatering – is the number one environmental reason for dying pea plants. Add Potassium. The two most important nutrients that peas need are phosphorus and potassium. Remove a Few Plants. How do I bring […]

In the home garden, spray foliage with soapy water, then rinse with clear water. Alternatively, use an insecticidal soap spray. Planting in aluminum foil that has been laid on the planting bed, as well as filling yellow pans with water to trap the aphids are also effective control measures. How do you get rid of […]

The primary causal agents of root rot of peas and lentils are the fungal pathogens Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium species and the fungal-like water mold pathogens Aphanomyces euteiches and Pythium species. Fusarium species are most frequently identified as causal agents of root rot of peas and lentils in North Dakota. How do you stop root […]