Category: Fruits

The term ‘shelling peas’ refers to varieties of pea that require the pea to be removed from the pod or shell prior to use. Though shelling peas are one of the most popular types of pea plant in which to grow, they are often referred to by many other names. What do you do with […]

Pea pods have their own nutritional benefits. As more chefs are beginning to discover with roots, peels, stalks and skins… nature intended for very little to go to waste. Apparently these green exteriors are rich in magnesium, iron and folate. Can you eat the skin of green peas? They are flat with very small peas […]

To shell a pea gently squeeze the blossom end with your thumb and first finger on the seams. It should pop open at the seam. Then run your finger or thumb down the the inside of the pod to release the peas as the seam unzips. Discard the pod. How do peas get shelled? the […]

Wild pea plants are entirely edible. The flowers and young tendrils have a sweet grassy vegetal flavor. Wild pea pods are slightly more fibrous than commercial sugar snapsugar snapThe 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, […]

To make them more digestible and tender, you can also remove the shells of each single pea: Blanch peas in a pot with simmering water for approx. 1 – 2 min. before submerging them in an ice bath. Now you can slip off the outer skin with a knife and use peas as desired. Do […]

You’ll want to peel peas only for the deserving, those who won’t need to be told how long it took, but who will close their eyes at the first mouthful and notice how the delicate flavor of the peas mingles with the broth in which they’ve been cooked. Or peel peas just for yourself. Do […]

Consuming too many peas can give your dog stomach issues like gas. It’s also best to feed the peas sparingly to your dog to prevent them from eating a bunch in one serving. Can peas make a dog sick? Spring is the season for fresh peas, straight from the garden or farmer’s market. Keeping in […]

Use long rotations with non-pea crops. Clean trellises and stakes, physically removing any debris, to avoid bringing infected pea debris to a new area or field. By far the best control of Fusarium wilt of peas is use of resistant varieties. Eric Sideman is MOFGA’s organic crops specialist. What kills Fusarium wilt? Mycostop is a […]

Sugar snap peas are not hardy. As annual herbaceous plants, they die back in autumn and naturally resprout in the spring from seeds from the pods. Do sugar snap peas keep producing? Peas will produce as long as vines are healthy and temperatures stay cool. Mulching soil helps keep roots cool. Once the temperature reaches […]

No need to remove string or top and tail. You can eat them raw, steam for 3 minutes, or stir-fry. Just don’t overcook or you lose the crisp flavour and texture. Are you supposed to cut the ends off snow peas? It’s important to trim off the stems of snow peas because the stems will […]

Sugar snap peasSugar snap 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 What are the benefits of eating pea pods? A serving of 10 fresh pea […]

Edible-pod peas can be eaten whole, both seed and pod. Sugar snap peas and snow peas are edible-pod peas. Edible-podded peas can be served fresh or briefly cooked so that they don’t lose their crisp texture. Sugar snap peas—also called sugar peas–are a cross between English or garden pea and the snow pea. Are you […]

In Thailand, a syrupy blue drink is made called nam dok anchan, it is sometimes consumed with a drop of lime juice to increase acidity and turn the juice into pink-purple. In Burmese and Thai cuisine the flowers are also dipped in batter and fried (from wikipedia.) Is White butterfly pea flower poisonous? Butterfly pea […]

While snow peas and snap peas are best when fresh, you can find garden peas frozen at any time of year. All three peas are delicious members of the legume family, but the texture and flavor of each type of pea can vary. Read on to find out more! Both snow peas and snaps have […]

Remove the ends of each pod. Cut it through or apply enough pressure so that it snaps away. You do not need to trim the other end, although you may choose to do so. Do you have to take the string out of sugar snap peas? Although stringless varieties are available, most sugar snap peas […]

You can pop out the peas and serve them raw to kids to start. You can cut the whole pod into very thin slivers. Chop up the pods and saute until soft. Serve them whole, raw to kids 3 and over—or when they’re able to chew them well. Can you eat raw snap peas? Snap […]

repetitive, but very easy. (simile) repetitive, but very easy. What does the phrase shelling peas mean? The term ‘shelling peas’ refers to varieties of pea that require the pea to be removed from the pod or shell prior to use. Though shelling peas are one of the most popular types of pea plant in which […]

Pea tips are the tender leaves of a pea plant and they are one of the best stir fry vegetables and also the most vogue for the past few years. They’re available pretty much year-around at our local Chinese grocery store but like anything else, best when they are in season. What do pea tips […]

pea, (Pisum sativum), also called garden pea, herbaceous annual plant in the family Fabaceae, grown virtually worldwide for its edible seeds. Peas can be bought fresh, canned, or frozen, and dried peas are commonly used in soups. Is a pea considered a seed? The pea (or bean) is the seed. They all grow in the […]

$25 for a bushel (28 pounds) or $1.25/lb otherwise. How much is bushel of peas? Crop Bushel Weights Commodity Lbs/Bushel Bushels/Tonne Peas 60 36.744 Rye 56 39.368 Sorghum 56 39.368 Soybeans 60 36.744 How much does a bushel of purple hull peas weigh shelled? A: Shelled peas can be purchased by the “bushel” which is […]