Tag: Pea

Pea shoots are the tender young growing tips of pea plants, comprising the shoots and the thin twining tendrils. Growing peas for shoots is different to growing actual peas: pea shoots take up very little space and are ready to harvest in two to three weeks, while pea pods take around three months to develop. […]

Singular. pea. Plural. peas. The plural form of pea; more than one (kind of) pea. Is pea plural or singular? pea /ˈpiː/ noun. plural peas. Do we say pea or peas? noun, plural peas, (Archaic or British Dialect) pease or peas·en [pee-zuhn]. the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the […]

When we eat corn or peas we are eating seeds, and when we eat radish or carrot, we are eating roots. Cauliflower and broccoli plants produce flowers we like to eat. With some plants we eat more than one part. The root of the beet plant is what most people like to eat, but the […]

Peas like the cool weather and are sheltered inside pea pods. Pea pods are botanically a fruit because they contain seeds. There are lots of kinds of peas. What are pea pods made of? Botanically, pea pods are fruit, since they contain seeds and develop from the ovary of a (pea) flower. The name is […]

Description. A pea is a most commonly green, occasionally golden yellow, or infrequently purple pod-shaped vegetable, widely grown as a cool-season vegetable crop. The seeds may be planted as soon as the soil temperature reaches 10 °C (50 °F), with the plants growing best at temperatures of 13 to 18 °C (55 to 64 °F). […]

Flowers are white, pink, or purple. Pods carry seeds that are large (4,000 seeds/lb), nearly spherical, and white, gray, green, or brown. The root system is relatively shallow and small, but well nodulated. How many seeds are in a pea pod? Pea plants usually produce 5 or 6 peas in each pod. How many pea […]

The young pods are edible fresh when cooked. The flowers are also edible and have a mild, sweet taste. They can also be fried. A bright blue tea can also be prepared from the flowers, and the flowers can also be used as a natural food coloring in other recipes (usually rice). Can butterfly pea […]

Although garden peas, (Pisum sativum) such as English peas, edible podded peas and snow peas are edible, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are poisonous – especially the flowers and seeds. Are all sweet peas poisonous? Sweet peas produce pods with peas inside them, and these are peas are poisonous, but only present a low toxicity hazard […]

Stages of Pea Development Pea plants that get proper sun exposure and regular water will produce flowers. As petals fall, the bases of the blossoms develop into pea pods. How fast this happens depends on the weather, the soil, and the pea variety and cultivar. Do garden peas have flowers? Garden peas stop flowering and […]

The purple colour of pea flowers can also be attributed to the accumulation of anthocyanins, whereas the white pea flowers lack these pigments. What colors can sweet pea flowers be? Sweet peas offer one of the widest color ranges in the plant kingdom, including crimson reds, navy blues, pastel lavenders, pinks, and the purest whites. […]

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria mariana L.) It is called butterfly pea because it is a plant in the pea familypea familyThe Fabaceae or Leguminosae, commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family, are a large and agriculturally important family of flowering plants. It includes trees, shrubs, and perennial or annual herbaceous plants, which are easily […]

Placing insect netting (floating row covers) over your plants is a great way to prevent insect issues. Beneficial insects such as green lacewings, ladybugs, and praying mantis can be helpful to fight these beetle’s eggs and larvae. Yellow sticky traps have also been shown to be effective at catching these pests. How do you protect […]

Lathyrus Latifolius Seeds May Trigger Trouble Gardenia warns that they are not edible and that acute ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. Missouri Botanical Garden and North Carolina State Extension agree that the seeds are toxic, with the university adding that only if large quantities are consumed. Is everlasting sweet pea poisonous? The everlasting pea […]

String of Pearls plant looks just as it sounds, with round, succulent leaves carried down long, slender stems. They look more like peas than pearls, but this succulent is definitely a gem. What is the plant called that looks like peas? String of pearls plantsString of pearls plants are unique vining succulents that are easily […]

Sowing Peas – Using the plate gives peas in the perfect position in the tray. Cover loosely to the top of the tray with more compost and then water lightly using a fine rose on the can. Place in a propagator set to between 18º and 24º C. Seedling emergence should take place in 3 […]

To stop mice eating peas, beans, sweat corn etc when they have been put in the soil to germinate just cover the area with a fine mesh (wire or plastic) making sure it is secured to the ground (I use long, old metal pipes to weigh down the edges or push sufficient soil over the […]

Peas seem to work best with a spoon, and green beans with a fork and knife. Did people eat peas with a knife? Eventually Americans learned just to use the knife for cutting and spreading, and took to using the fork to scoop up peas and other food. Tossing the fork from hand to hand […]

north. Generally speaking, in the north tall plants such as beans, peas, and corn do best on the north side of the garden. Medium size crops such as tomatoes, cabbage, squash, pumpkins, and broccoli in the center of the garden. What is the best orientation for raised vegetable beds? north-south orientationA north-south orientation is best […]

To get your peas off to a good start and won’t have to worry about pesky birds, rotting seeds or problems when transplanting, start your peas indoors. With only a few items you can germinate your pea seeds today and in a week have them in the garden. How do you germinate peas indoors? Instructions […]

Peas can be steamed, boiled, or simply stirred into a hot dish as it is being cooked, like risotto or pasta. The heat of the dish will quickly cook peas. How do you eat fresh peas? Serve fresh, cooked peas with boiled potatoes. Serve just steamed or boiled peas buttered with a sprig of mint. […]