Tag: Pea

Use the chart below as general guidelines of how much to plant, for a family of four, for the most commonly grown vegetables.How Much to Plant (For a Family of Four) Asparagus 40 Plants Perennial Peas 10′ Succession, Spring and Fall Peppers 3 Plants Single Planting Radishes 5′ Succession Plant How much space do you […]

Description/Taste Wild pea plants are entirely edible. The flowers and young tendrils have a sweet grassy vegetal flavor. Wild pea pods are slightly more fibrous than commercial sugar snapsugar snapThe snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea with rounded pods and thick pod walls, in contrast to snow pea […]

Once your sweet pea plants are in full flower make sure that you dead-head them and remove seed pods as soon as possible to encourage more blooms to be produced. What do I do with the pods on my sweet peas? Sweet pea pods and seeds are not edible, but you can harvest them from […]

Instructions Bring a saucepan of water to a hard boil. While waiting for the water to boil, shell the peas into a colander and rinse them. You should have about 2 1/2 cups after shelling. Boil the peas for about 60 seconds. When they all rise to the top, they’re done. Toss the warm cooked […]

Sweet Peas (properly called Lathyrus odoratus) are one of the great plants for cutting, and they provide irresistible colors and fragrance for spring and early summer bouquets. The delicate flowers are available in a wide range of rich colors, and they scent the air with grapelike perfume. What can you use sweet pea flowers for? […]

Sweet pea pods and seeds are not edible, but you can harvest them from the plant to propagate more flowers. Sweet pea flowers come in many colors, making them a popular choice for gardens and floral arrangements. Can you eat sweet pea pea pods? Sweet peas will keep flowering if you pick the flowers regularly […]

The pods of snow peas are flatter with small, premature peas, whereas sugar snap peassugar snap peasThe snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea with rounded pods and thick pod walls, in contrast to snow pea pods, which are flat with thin walls.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Snap_pea How can […]

High in Fiber A cup of split pea or green pea soup provides nearly 5 grams of dietary fiber, a cholesterol-lowering nutrient in many plant-based foods, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Dietary fiber has a laxative effect and reduces your risk for constipation. Is pea soup good for weight loss? Weight loss […]

The best sweet peas for cutting are those with long, straight stems and strong fragrance. The best way to ensure straight stems is to train sweet peas with the cordon method. Regular picking is essential to keeping them productive, too, so you’ll never be short of vase or two of scented blooms. Should I pick […]

‘Canoe’ is a maincrop pea that bears long, slightly curved and pointed pods containing up to up 12 peas, on almost leafless stems, making for easy picking. It’s a very productive variety. The peas have a delicious sweet flavour, and are particularly suited to freezing. What are the tastiest peas? Here are some of the […]

Pea moths, pea weevils, apids, snails, and small mammals are the most common culprits when it comes to feasting on pea plants. Do sweet peas get eaten by slugs? Hostas, delphiniums, dahlias, gerberas, sweet peas and tulips are regularly attacked by slugs, and it can be difficult to grow these plants if you have a […]

Cucumbers and peas are good companion plants. That means they grow healthy next to each other, so it makes sense to let them share a trellis. Trellises are space-savers for gardeners who wish to grow their vining plantsvining plantsA vine is a climbing plant which use stems or runners. These runners trail on the ground, […]

The sweet pea is a flowering plant that’s native to parts of the Mediterranean, but people grow it all over the world for the sweet-smelling and beautiful flowers. Sweet pea pods and seeds are not edible, but you can harvest them from the… What happens if you eat sweet pea pods? Symptoms: Accidental ingestion does […]

Snap peas are also known as sugar snap peas, and are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. The whole pod is eaten and has a crunchy texture and very sweet flavor. Snap peas may be eaten raw or cooked. What are snap peas called? Snap peas (Pisum sativum var. Macrocarpon), also called sugar […]

Garlic – A few garlic plants tucked among zucchini can help keep aphids and other pests in check. Beans and peas – Zucchini plants are heavy feeders and legumes are beneficial because the roots fix nitrogen in the soil. What can you not plant with zucchini? 3 Plants to Avoid Growing With Zucchini Potato: Potatoes, […]

Peas grow well with aromatic herbs such as mint and cilantro. These strong scents will repel pests that otherwise love to destroy peas such as aphids. The strong scent of basil repels thrips which are an enemy of peas. Peas also do great with carrots, celery and parsley. Can you plant peas next to herbs? […]

Purple Sugar Snap peasSugar Snap peasThe snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea with rounded pods and thick pod walls, in contrast to snow pea pods, which are flat with thin walls.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Snap_pea Can all pea pods be eaten? The pods of garden peas, or sweet […]

Uses for Peas in the Pod, Sugar Snap Peas and Snow Peas Cooked, sugar snap peas and snow peas are commonly used in stir-fry and for quick vegetable roasts, thanks to their fast cooking time. Shelled green peas are iconic in pea soup; perfect with butter, leeks and mint; and star in a classic potluck […]

However, canned peas — although not quite as healthy as their fresh or frozen counterparts — still pack a nutritional punch. This underrated vegetable is rich in assorted vitamins and minerals, high in antioxidants and phytonutrients, and low in fat and calories. Are canned peas healthy? Nutrition. Peas are a good source of vitamins C […]

Peas grow on a trellis by sending out side shoots, called tendrils, that vine out from the main stem. Those tendrils will wrap around anything they touch. Are peas vines? Every part of the Pisum sativum plant is edible, and that includes the thin pea vines and pea leaves. Since the pea plant is a […]