Category: Fruits

two to three weeks. Pea shoots are the tender young growing tips of pea plants, comprising the shoots and the thin twining tendrils. Growing peas for shoots is different to growing actual peas: pea shoots take up very little space and are ready to harvest in two to three weeks, while pea pods take around […]

To train your sweet peas to grow on a support, simply point them in the right direction when they’re about 4 to 5 inches long. Once they reach the bottom of their vertical support, they will climb on their own effortlessly. What’s the best trellis for sweet peas? Trellises for peas and sweet peas can […]

Pea shoots are ready to harvest when the young plants are around 10-15 cm tall. Use scissors, or your finger and thumb, to pinch or cut the shoots back to just above the first pair of leaves. Don’t allow the shoots to get too tall as they will become fibrous and chewy. How many times […]

Correct answer is D. Mendel observed many variable characters in pea plant like short life span so that he could study more generations in a short duration. Pea plant produced many seeds, so he could grow thousands of pea plants. There were no intermediate characters. Large flowers would help in easy hybridization. Do pea plants […]

Plant sweet pea seeds in autumn or spring. When plants are 10cm tall, pinch out the tips to encourage bushy growth. Plant out in mid-spring and keep well watered. Most varieties have tendrils that will ‘self-cling’ to supports, but some sweet peas will need tying in. Can you cut the tops off sweet peas? To […]

Life span is the period from birth to natural death of an organism. The life span of a pea plant (P. sativum) is 1 year. What is the lifespan of pea? Peas are annual plants, with a life cycle of one year. How long do peas last on the plant? The time frame for the […]

Step 1: sprinkle well-soaked seed peas into a shallow drill trench and cover. Step 2: push large hazel pea sticks into the ground at an angle, so that they cross-over. Step 3: pull the crossing sticks back so that the two rows are pressing together. At this stage they can start to be inter-woven. How […]

All peas require lime (liquid limes are best) as they originally come from areas with a lime soil. Also available in liquid form are dolomite and gypsum. Gypsum doesn’t alter the acidity or alkalinity of your soil. Do beans and peas like lime? Peas and beans like to have constant moisture during the growing period. […]

As side shoots develop they spread the energy, which may result in shorter stems and a smaller number of flowers. Having planted the sweet peas out in late April / May they will start flowering in late May / early June. We check the plants twice a week, continuing to remove side shoots and tendrils […]

6 feet tall. The canes need to be at least 6 feet tall. Make sure you tie the first shorts to the netting to start them climbing. After planting it is a good idea to give plants a light dressing of slug bait. How tall should Supports be for sweet peas? You need canes that […]

Unsuited are lettuce, peas and carrots as they do not generally do well, grown upside-down. There are some commercial products that help with upside-down gardening, including the Topsy Turvy; and there’s also fairly easy instructions on how to construct them at home. Can peas grow downwards? How To Grow Peas In Hanging Baskets. Peas grown […]

Some sweet pea varieties can grow vines up to lengths of 8 feet, so they are more suitable for growing on trellises than in hanging baskets. Dwarf varieties, which grow vines just about half that length, are better choices for hanging baskets or containers. Can sweet peas be trailing? Trailing sweet peas. Great in baskets. […]

With nearly 26.12 g/100 g, it’s the legume with the highest protein content. Fava beans are a nutritional powerhouse, providing ample carbohydrates, protein, fiber and vitamins, even when dried! They make a wonderful salad tossed with a vinaigrette and fresh herbs. Which beans and peas are high in protein? 19 High-Protein Plant-Based Foods and How […]

Green peas are one of the best plant-based sources of protein, which is a major reason why they are so filling, along with their high amount of fiber. Eating protein increases the levels of certain hormones in your body that reduce appetite. Which peas are high in protein? Green peas Green peas contain nearly 9 […]

Pea protein is a complete protein, which means it contains all nine of the essential amino acids—including branched-chain amino acidsbranched-chain amino acidsA branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) is an amino acid having an aliphatic side-chain with a branch (a central carbon atom bound to three or more carbon atoms). Among the proteinogenic amino acids, there are […]

Sugar Snap Peas Sugar snaps serve to combine snow peas and garden peas. Compared to edamame, because of the similar flavor, these peas are very suitable as a replacement for edamame in succulent dishes. Moreover, sugar snap peas can be bought as green pods with a thick and round pod wall. What’s a good substitute […]

Lima beans or edamame can substitute for peas in many recieps. Are edamame beans the same as peas? But these two legumes have some major differences in taste, appearance, and nutrition. Unlike edamame, snap peas are eaten whole, pods and all. (4) Edamame pods are broken open so you can eat the beans on the […]

When your vining type peas begin to show growth, it’s time to think about staking peas in the garden. Supporting pea plants directs the growth of the pea vine, keeps it off the ground and makes picking peas a little easier, as the pea plant support makes the pods more visible. Do peas need support […]

Can You Plant Peas on Top of Soil? You can only plant field peas on top of the soil. Edible varieties of peas do not germinate well when left uncovered. Field peas are planted in winter and are one of the best winter cover crops. How deep do pea plants need to be? Sow seeds […]

Pea sprouts is the term given to sprouted peas that have small, tender shoots with or without tiny leaves. What are sprouting peas? Pea sprouts – Sprouts are the first stage in the lifecycle of a plant. They’re grown in water and harvested after just a few days when the root tip begins to grow. […]