Category: Fruits

Snow and sugar snap peas are both members of the legume family. Technically, they’re two different varieties of the same species. Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. Are there different types of sugar snap peas? Sugar snap peas are grown the same way as English peas, but they tend […]

Pea plants may fall over if they grow tall and heavy enough without the support of a fence, trellis, or stake. Pea plants may also fall over if their vines are pinched or damaged. In addition, hot weather in late summer can cause pea plants to fall over and stop producing pods. Why are my […]

True, but shucking during a Netflix marathon works, too. Simply hold the pea pod with the seam toward you and pop it open at the end opposite where it was attached to the vine. Can you shell snow peas? Snow peas. These flat pods are picked when the seeds within are just beginning to take […]

The key difference between eating sugar snap peas and edamame is that sugar snap peas are edible-podded, meaning that you can freely eat both the pod and the beans of these peas. As for edamame, you can only eat the beans. The pods of edamame are not harmful. However, they are too fibrous to eat. […]

Are Sweet Peas and Edible Peas Related? Sweet peas and edible peas are related, as both belong to the Fabaceae (legume) family, but they are from different genera (plural form of genus). Sweet peas belong to the genus Lathyrus, which are commonly known as vetchlings, wild peas or pea vines. Do sweet peas make edible […]

Sweet peas have been cultivated since the 17th century and a vast number of cultivars are commercially available. They are grown for their flower colour (usually in pastel shades of blue, pink, purple and white, including bi-colours), and for their intense unique fragrance. What colour is sweet pea? Sweet peas are climbing plants that bear […]

Each sugar snap pea pod usually contains several peas, and the whole thing is eaten together, pod and all. Whereas with edamame, the legumes are removed from the pod and eaten separately, according to Everyday Health. The soybean can also be distinguished by its more bitter taste and slightly thicker rind. Are peas and soybeans […]

We check the plants twice a week, continuing to remove side shoots and tendrils as they develop. We’ve found that if we pinch out by hand, the shoots don’t re-grow, whereas if we cut them, they often regrow. How do you pinch out sweet pea shoots? To pinch sweet pea plants, wait until they are […]

You don’t want your plants forming seed or it will stop the plants producing flowers. The stems on sweet peas get shorter as the season progresses, this is normal due to the energy used to make the flower. Feed, water and deadhead very regularly to encourage more flowers to appear. Why do my sweet peas […]

Companions Sweet peas attract bees and butterflies into the garden. Like other pea family members, they fix nitrogen into the soil and so they benefit a wide range of vegetables such as brassicas, leafy greens like silverbeet and spinach and salads. What can you plant next to sweet peas? Peas – Superb companions for beans, […]

It is critical to protect your sweet pea seedlings from birds, snails and slugs. This should be done right after sowing your seed, otherwise these common predators may find your sprouts and eat them before you even know they are up! For birds, use netting. Do you need to cover peas with netting? The newly […]

Plant Identification Flowers have one large round petal surrounded by two narrow side petals and two lower petals. Flowers vary in color and may be pink, red, purple, white, or blue. They bloom in late spring and summer and even through the fall in cool climates. Sweet peas attract butterflies. What does Sweet Pea attract? […]

Garden Peas, P. sativum, have white to reddish purple flowers that are a good pollen source for honey bees, feeding man and honey bee alike – a lovely addition to your garden. Cultivated for around 7000 years, this cool season crop grows fruit into a pod. What flower does honey bees like best? The 7 […]

Peas, lettuce, squash seedlings and cabbage family members seem to be the birds’ favorites. These are the ones you will most want to protect. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes, carrots and aromatic plants like mint and herbs are not often sought out by our feathered friends. Can birds eat raw peas? Another fun and tasty veggie […]

Some pea (Pisum sativum) seeds will look wrinkled. Most of them have hard coats, and all benefit from soaking before planting. Soak them overnight in warm water. This will expedite the germination process. How long should you soak pea seeds before planting? Most recommendations suggest anything from 4 hours to 48 hours. An overnight soak […]

Sweet pea varieties include mixes with exceptional fragrance. These are very attractive to hummingbirds. This mix provides large, two-inch blossoms in bright, clear colors of purple, pink, and white. Is Sweet Pea a good companion plant? No matter what type of pea plants you grow—snow peas, sugar snap peas, or garden peas—they all help nearby […]

Perfect for allotments and wildlife gardens, they’re a favourite with pollinators too. Sweet pea seeds are easy to sow and provide a cost effective way to fill your garden. Are sweet peas toxic to animals? Toxicity to pets When ingested, it can cause neurological and musculoskeletal signs including weakness, lethargy, tremors and seizures. Typically, this […]

True, but shucking during a Netflix marathon works, too. Simply hold the pea pod with the seam toward you and pop it open at the end opposite where it was attached to the vine. Use your fingertip to dislodge the peas into a bowl. It takes nearly 1 ½ pounds of peas in the pod […]

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An English pea has a waxier, more fibrous pod. It is not edible, so these peas must be shelled. A snap pea, on the other hand, has an edible shell that is less fibrous. What’s the difference between snap peas and shelling peas? The Peas – The inside of a snap pea looks like the […]