Category: Fruits

A 2- to 3-foot fence or trellis provides the support “Little Marvel” peas require. Recommended for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, they can be planted in either early spring or late summer, but they suffer when the mercury rises. Are Little marvel peas bush or pole? 60 days. One of […]

These plants mature in only 55 days and are only 10 inches tall, though they still produce 3-inch pods and can be grown in 8-inch pots. They’re also said to be hardy to 20 degrees so you can plant them again in September and October. The timing of the pea plantings can be critical. How […]

Wando is an exceptionally sweet pea! The best way to stretch the harvest is to plant early and late varieties. This pea variety is one of the most productive warm weather peas. Which peas are the sweetest? The Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea Flower These flowers can capture the imagination of any child. Edible pod peas […]

To freeze, wash shelled peas or butterbeans and blanch in boiling water to cover for 2 minutes; cool immediately in ice water, and drain well. Package in air-tight containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace, or in zip-top plastic freezer bags, removing as much air as possible. Seal, and freeze up to 6 months. Can you put fresh […]

Crowder peas are not only excellent for eating, but they also enrich the soil with nutrients as they grow. Crowder peas are a good source of dietary fiber as well as Vitamins A and C. TO COOKTO COOKA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with […]

Tip. Water purple hull peas with compost tea or another low-nitrogen liquid fertilizer halfway through their growing season. Because peas “fix” nitrogen into the soil, too much extra nitrogen cause an imbalance, preventing peas from forming. Do purple hull peas need fertilizer? Keep the peas moist, not drenched. There is no other purple hull pea […]

To blanch, add 4 quarts of water to a pot and bring to a boil. While water is heating, prepare the pods as instructed in previous paragraph. Add 2 to 3 cups of pea pods to the boiling water and cover. Time for exactly 1.5 minutes and remove promptly from heat. How long do you […]

A large, easy shelling cream pea with high yields and a delicious flavor. Great fresh or processed. The pods are medium green with large white, creamy peas. What is another name for zipper peas? Full of summery goodness, zipper peas, sometimes called cream peas, are just one type of Southern pea often referred to as […]

Nutritional Value Cream peas are high in both protein and fiber. The southern peas contain amino acids like tryptophan and lysine, which are essential to the human diet. How much protein is in cream peas? 13g proteinFresh Cream Peas (1 serving) contains 36g total carbs, 25g net carbs, 1g fat, 13g protein, and 200 calories. […]

Recommended selections include ‘Calico’, ‘Colossus’, ‘Mississippi Silver’, and ‘Peking Black’. Two other types of Southern peas, purple hulls and cream peas, are quite popular. The pods of purple hulls turn purple at maturity. What are the different types of Southern peas? Cultivars Field: ‘Iron/Clay,’ various heirlooms. Crowder: ‘Carolina,’ ‘Colussus 80’ Cream: ‘Zipper Cream,’ ‘Carolina Cream’ […]

The first written reference of the word ‘cowpea’ appeared in 1798 in the United States. The name was most likely acquired due to their use as a fodder crop for cows. Black-eyed pea, a common name used for the unguiculata cultivar group, describes the presence of a distinctive black spot at the hilum of the […]

Lady Cream Peas are a type of cowpea. They have no color and, when cooked, they yield a clear pot liquor. They have a sweet flavor and creamy texture and are featured in Southern dishes. Are lady peas healthy? What are the health benefits? Lady peas—as well as all legumes—pack essential nutrients such as heart-healthy […]

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. Should you soak purple hull peas before planting? Most of them have hard coats, and all benefit from soaking before planting. […]

How to plant and care: Plant about an inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart in rows. (I grew my cream peas as a block, seeds spaced about 6-8 inches apart in a block about four feet square.) Water until the beans emerge. These beans are drought tolerant once they begin to grow well. […]

Harvest: Cream peas bloom at the tops of the plants and produce skinny pods to 8 inches long with ten or more little beans in each. Pods start green, then change to buff as they ripen. Harvest the peas as soon as the pods are filled out. The peas are delicious and nutty right off […]

Peas are almost ready for picking when the green pods start to change color; purple hulls turn purple, other types turn tan or yellow. How do you know when cream peas are ready to pick? Harvest: Cream peas bloom at the tops of the plants and produce skinny pods to 8 inches long with ten […]

Native to Africa, the average plant grows to between 20 inches to one foot tall and when mature, they are semi-busy. Around mid-summer, the pods start to develop in clusters at the top of the plant. Each pod is between 6 to 8 inches long and contains up to 13 beans at a time. How […]

For fresh black-eyed peas use equal amounts of: Fresh Cranberry (borlotti) OR – Fresh lima beans – these are very easy to find when they are in season, which is typically summer and fall. OR – Fresh Romano beans – usually available in the summer. What can you substitute for black eyed peas on New […]

As with soybean meal, field peas are a good source of lysine, usually the first limiting amino acid for pigs. The lysine in field peas is highly digestible, with a lysine digestibility value similar to that found in soybean meal. This enhances the economic value of field peas in swine diets. Do pigs eat peas? […]

The Benefits of Peas: Peas are a particularly good source of what are known as essential amino acids, which need to be provided in the diet. The good-quality protein of peas supports optimum muscle tone and integrity, making them ideal for working horses, broodmares and growing foals. Are dried peas good for horses? Dried peas […]