Category: Fruits

The pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Each pod contains several peas, which can be green or yellow. Botanically, pea pods are fruit, since they contain seeds and develop from the ovary of a (pea) flower. What is a pea pod? Pea pods are […]

6. Basil: The aromatic oils in basil deter pesky insects called thrips. Thrips live in pea plant flowers and damage developing pea pods. Can you grow basil next to peas? Turnips – Also in favor of nitrogen-fixing snow peas, turnips will grow well at the base of your pea trellis. Basil – Basil’s rich and […]

Bring the water to a rolling boil. Put the pea pods into the boiling water all at once. Stand back a little so that you don’t get splashed with boiling water. Cook the pea pods, stirring them to make sure they all get into the boiling water, for 30 seconds to about 2 minutes. How […]

Peas grow well with a number of aromatic herbs including cilantro and mint. Leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, are excellent garden peagarden peaPease pudding, also known as pease porridge, is a savoury pudding dish made of boiled legumes, typically split yellow peas, with water, salt and spices, and often cooked with a bacon […]

Members of the Brassica family such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage are all suitable pea plant companions. These plants also pair nicely with peas in the garden: Corn. What can you not plant near broccoli? Here’s what to avoid planting alongside broccoli: Nightshades. Tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers seem to have an adverse effect […]

I think the shoots of sugar snap peas taste the sweetest, but you can eat the shoots of any edible pea variety. (Note: the shoots of sweet pea flowers are not edible.) What happens if you eat sweet pea flowers? Symptoms: Accidental ingestion does not result in poisoning. However eating large quantities of seed for […]

The first purple-podded snap pea to be introduced is the result of 15 years of breeding by Dr. Alan Kapuler, father to one of the Peace Seedlings proprietors. This is a vigorous grower—to about 8 feet—and has beautiful purple flowers, too. Can you eat purple snap peas? Purple Sugar Snap peas can be eaten raw […]

Purple snow peas share a similar flavor profile to green snow peas and can be used in any recipe calling for the traditional varieties. The snow pea’s crunchy texture and sweet flavor are well suited for fresh and lightly cooked preparations, and both the pigmented pods and peas are edible. Are purple snow peas edible? […]

Sugar snap peas look like English peas (garden peas) but they are smaller, smooth, and curved, and they are sweet and crunchy with an edible pod like a snow pea. Sugar peas can be eaten either whole or shelled. Also of interest: How to Cookto CookA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive […]

Purple Sugar Snap peas can be eaten raw or cooked, and can be used in place of green sugar snap peas. They provide a sweet crunch to salads, and can be steamed, boiled, and roasted. They retain their color when cooked, and make an eye-catching addition to stir-fries and curries. Can you eat purple snow […]

Bring water to a simmer over high heat, add the peas, and cover. Simmer until the peas are bright green, about 1 minute. Remove the lid from the skillet, and continue to simmer until almost all the water has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add olive oil and garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; […]

Though bush peas are only 2 to 3 feet tall, they will flop on the ground if you don’t give them something to climb on. Climbing peas may reach 6 to 8 feet tall and they need a sturdy trellis. Should I trellis sugar snap peas? Unlike beans, peas do not open when they are […]

1.5 inches. Growing Little Marvel Peas Plant seeds 1.5 inches (4 cm.) deep and 2 to 3 inches (5-8 cm.) apart in full sun. Expect germination in seven to ten days or quicker if you soak seed in water for 24 hours prior to planting. Do little marvel peas need a trellis? Do Marvel Peas […]

Harvesting Little Marvel Peas Unlike snap and snow peas with their edible pods, these need to be gently shelled before consuming and can be cooked immediately after being harvested and thoroughly washed. Can you eat peas in pods raw? One of the best and easiest ways to enjoy these types of peas is to simply […]

Growing: As the vines begin growing, a trellis will support their climbing habit; any kind of support 5-6′ tall should be sufficient. Before they bloom, pea plants need to be kept moist but not wet; after blooming, slightly increase the watering. How tall do frosty peas grow? One of the best for early spring planting […]

One of the best for early spring planting these peas are hearty and excellent for locations with cold springs and short seasons. Vines grow to 30” and yield 3 1/2” pods filled with 6-7 delicious medium sized peas. How tall do early frosty peas get? Early Frosty Pea is a heirloom, hardy, cool weather annual […]

Do snow peas need to be cooked? Snow peas can be eaten raw or cooked. However, blanching snow peas will reduce the fibrousness of the edges of snow peas, and boost sweetness and colour. Another good way to cook snow peas is to toss them with a little oil in a hot wok for 1-2 […]

Function. Alaskan peas are considered a shelling pea, which means that the peas are taken out of the pod to eat. This pea variety is commonly eaten fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Alaskan peas are smooth and not as sweet tasting as wrinkled peas. What peas do you not eat the shell? Garden peas are […]

Little Marvel pea seeds are fusarium wilt resistant. Harvesting: Shelling peas generally taste best when harvested as soon as the pods have filled out, but before they reach their full size. Remove even the pods that have passed their prime, since old pods left on the vines will stop the production of new pods. How […]

Wando is a great heirloom Pea for warmer climates and late sowings, as it is quite heat-tolerant. But it’s cold-tolerant, too, making it a great all-season Pea. Quite prolific, with seven to nine sweet Peas per pod, it grows vigorously up to 30” tall and will need the support of a trellis. (OP.) How tall […]