Tag: Pea

Description. Super Sugar Snap delivers the crisp, sweet flavor of Sugar Snap, but its pods are plumper. Sweet, luscious and tender pods are delicious eaten raw from the garden in salads and stir-fries. Strong robust plants grow 1.5 m (4 ft). Are super snappy peas pods edible? The pods are as tasty as the peas […]

about 4-5 weeks. Pea plants tend to produce for about 4-5 weeks straight. 1 pound of Sugar Snap peas equal about 4 cups strung peas. They store well in the refrigerator in Ziploc bags (we keep them open a little bit). They easily store for a few weeks. What is the lifespan of garden pea […]

Pea plants and tulsi plants have tap roots because they are dicot plants, they grow a single thick root with lateral branches and grow deep in the soil. What kind of roots do Peas have? The shoot and root having developed from inside the pea. The root architecture developing from one primary root which grows […]

Pea seeds are excellent sources of protein, dietary fiber, and mineral nutrients [17, 18]. Consumption of pulses, including peas, can help reduce risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease [19, 20]. Additionally, including peas in the diet can help manage diabetes by regulating blood glucose and insulin levels [19]. What are pea seeds? The pea is […]

The pea plant can be bushy or climbing, with slender stems which attach to a substrate using tendrils. Each leaf has 1–3 pairs of oval leaflets and can reach 1–6 cm in length. Do peas have leaves? Pea leaves turn yellow for several reasons. Often, this is due to the stress of hot weather. What […]

You might be wondering if canned peas are cooked already. The reason you would ask this is because you want to make sure that it is safe to eat them when they are just warmed up. The answer is, “Yes”. It is safe to eat them right out of the can. Are peas in a […]

Both have an identical nutritional profile and very similar flavors although sugar snap peas tend to be sweeter and more flavorful. Look for snap peas in the freezer section or at local farmers markets. What is another name for snap peas? The snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea […]

Can I reheat frozen peas? Yes. Put them in the microwave with a little amount of water. You also can heat them up in a pot with a little water. Do peas reheat well? According to the safe food handling procedures of the USDA, peas should be reheated to an internal temperature of 74 degrees […]

In grapevine, apical bud which terminal bud gets modified to form stem tendrils. So, in the garden pea, it is only the terminal leaflets that are modified to become tendrils. Thus, the correct answer is option A. i.e., Pea. What is the example of stem tendril? Its anatomy may be of stem tissue or of […]

Pea roots, like those of other legumes, fix nitrogen in the soil, making it available for other plants. In terms of fertilizer, peas need phosphorus and potassium, but excess nitrogen will encourage foliage growth instead of flowers or pods. Learn more about soil amendments. Bush peas can reach 18 to 30 inches tall. Is pea […]

The pea plant is a hardy leafy annual with hollow trailing or climbing stems that reach up to 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length. The stems feature terminal tendrils that facilitate climbing and bear compound leaves with three pairs of leaflets. Is pea a root or stem? A pea plant has two main parts: root […]

Baking soda can help soften these stubborn peas, and also has an effect on their less-troublesome kin. Does baking powder make peas soft? What is this? Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) added to the peas whilst soaking helps retain colour and, more importantly, it helps to soften their skins, allowing them to absorb the soaking […]

The flowers of the ‘Desiree’ peas are a lovely violet color; the pods themselves an impressive deep purple (shown). Why do my pea plants have purple flowers? The purple colour of pea flowers can also be attributed to the accumulation of anthocyanins, whereas the white pea flowers lack these pigments. Are purple pea pods edible? […]

Soak them overnight in warm water. This will expedite the germination process. Each pea variety is in its own plastic container filled half full with water, so the peas are well covered. Only soak seeds for about eight to 12-hours and no more than 24-hours. How long should I soak peas before cooking? If you […]

Overripe peas can be used in dishes like stew, curry or shepherd’s pie where they are cooked longer and their flavor is not the main focus. Can you eat over ripe peas? It’s perfectly fine to eat over-ripe peas. You can do so either by boiling them in their own water or by steaming them. […]

Why are my canned peas hard? The truth is, peas are beans, but because they’re picked so young, they’re tender and full of sugar when they come off the plant. After a few days, however, these sugars will all be starchy, making the pea mealy and tough. How do you make canned peas soft? Instructions […]

Lathyrus odoratus. The sweet pea—Lathyrus odoratus—is an annual flower that is at home in a cutting garden, border garden, woodland, or twining on a trellis or an arch. The flowers are now available in a huge range of colors, from pearly white through ice cream pastels to ritzy magentas and inky purples. What are sweet […]

Garden peas picked too soon will lack sweetness. Over mature peas will be starchy and have tough skins. If you wait too long and peas begin to yellow and the pods become tough, leave them to dry on the vine and use them as dry, soup peas. What can I do with overripe peas? What […]

Peas (Pisum sativum) are a cool weather crop, and to give the seeds time to go from flower to mature pea pod, you have to get them into the ground early in the spring. All pea plants blossom before pods develop, but exactly how long the pea takes to mature depends on the variety and […]

You can freeze purple hull peas in plastic freezer containers or freezer bags. Bags give you more flexibility in the amount of peas in each package so that you can suit the size to you family’s needs. Once frozen, purple hull peas retain their flavor and quality for eight to 12 months. Can you freeze […]