Category: Fruits

Garden Peas The peas are sweet and may be eaten raw or cooked; these are the common peas that are sold shelled and frozen. Peas get starchy and mealy as they get larger or if they are not cooked quickly after they are picked. Are raw peas poisonous? Since they are members of the legume […]

Peas are also high in fiber, which helps move food through your gut for easier digestion. Peas are packed with antioxidants, which help build your immune system. The following are nutrients in peas that act as antioxidants: Vitamin C. Are canned sweet peas high in fiber? A 1/2-cup serving of canned peas contains 3 grams […]

However, when peas are dried (also called split peas) and used in soups, they are well-known for causing gas. This also happens with other dried legumes (dried peas, beans, lentils and soya). To avoid the buildup of gas from dried, cooked legumes, introduce them in small quantities to your diet. Can peas be gassy? Beans […]

Rinse split peas before cooking. Place 1 cup of split peas in a large pot with 2 cups of water and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until smooth, 25 minutes. Do dried peas need to be soaked? Dried peas are also a good source of […]

Field peas–also called dried peas–are grown specifically to be used dried. Dried peas are used in soups, pastas, cereals, and purées. Dried field peas are available at farm markets whole or split. The green pea and the yellow pea are the two most common field peas. What kind of peas are dried? The two most […]

Simply combine your flowers into small bunches, removing all foliage from the main stems, tie the base of the stems with a length of string and hang the flowers upside down in a cool, dry place for at least two weeks. What is the best way to dry fresh flowers? How to Air Dry Flowers […]

Garden peas are also sometimes called sweet peas or English peas. The pods are firm and rounded, and the round peas inside need to removed, or shelled, before eating (the pods are discarded). What do you call peas in a pod? The snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea […]

Ground peas make an excellent thickener for other dishes, adding a robust flavor all their own. They can also be an ingredient in meatless patties. Add whole peas to soups and stews. With added spices, these dishes can be mild or spicy, whichever you prefer. How do you cook whole green peas? For whole peas, […]

The black bean aphid as well as the light green foxglove aphid, green peach aphid and potato aphid prey on sweet peas, piercing stems and leaves to extract the plant fluids. What do sweet peas attract? Sweet peas work well here, attracting bees and other pollinators needed for the vegetables. There are so many gorgeous […]

Sweet peas are considered to be relatively deer resistant compared to other plants though deer have been known to have a nibble from time to time. This means that while sweet peas are not the deers’ favourite food they will eat them and they do not have any significant deer repellent properties like some plants. […]

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 […]

Peas and beans do look very similar and fall under the general seed family, but they aren’t the same. Peas are generally round while beans have a wider variety of shapes. Color also varies considerably with non-pea beans. Are sweet peas considered beans? Both peas and beans are legumes. They are seeds found within pods […]

Peas may help you maintain a healthy cholesterol level. Peas contain niacin (vitamin B3) which may have a positive effect on cholesterol. Niacin may raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol much more than statins do. “It also lowers triglycerides, fats in the blood that can increase the risk of heart disease. Are sweet peas good for cholesterol? […]

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 […]

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. […]

Toxicity to pets This plant is known by many names, including the Seminole bead, Buddhist rosary bead, rosary pea, Indian bead, Lucky bean, or Love bean. The seeds or “peas” of this perennial vine are very toxic and contain toxalbumins, which are similar to ricin (found in the castor bean). How toxic are rosary pea? […]

As plants bloom, remove faded flowers to discourage plants from setting seed. Companions: Plant sweet peas with sweet alyssum, lobelia, roses, lavender, and catmint. Can you grow sweet peas and roses together? Sweet peas are great companions to roses, both in the garden and in bouquets, and they’re easy to grow. Can sweet peas and […]

Snow peas have pods that are very flat with small peas, whereas snap peas have edible pods but the peas will grow larger and fill pods out more. Harvest both types often once they start producing (once every two or three days is best). How do you grow pea pod plants? How to Plant Peas […]

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 […]

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 […]