Tag: Pea

Everlasting sweet peas are both self-seeding and spreads via rhizomes, so propagation is quite easy. Sow sweet pea seeds, in soil above 50° degrees Fahrenheit. If you plan to have sweet peas climb, dig a trench about an inch deep and a foot away from the trellis, you intend the plant to climb. Can you […]

Pea weevils are not actually weevils; they’re beetles! The adult pea weevils are pretty easy to spot. Both the adults and larvae destroy parts of the plant’s leaves. Will peas grow after Tops eaten? It depends a bit on how much plant material is left, but typically they will grow back. I regularly pinch off […]

6′ to 9′ feet. Size & Growth. Everlasting pea climber has a trailing and climbing habit and grows to a height of 6′ to 9′ feet with a spread of 3′ to 6′ feet. When left to its own devices with nothing to climb, the plant will ramble as far as it can grow as […]

Each pea plant flower has both male and female parts. The anther is part of the stamen, the male structure that produces male gametes (pollen). The stigma is part of the pistil, the female structure that produces female gametes and guides the pollen grains to them. What is the structure of the pea flowers? Its […]

Mendel chose pea plants because they had easily observable characteristics and there were two contrasting observable traits of each character. There were seven pairs of such contrasting characters seen and used (manipulated) by Mendel for his experiments. Why did Mendel choose the pea plants to compare the characteristics? Gregor Mendel chose the pea plants for […]

Sugar snap peas are fully edible pea pods that you can easily grow in a few months. You’ll want to sow your snap peas at the end of the cold season as early as the final frost of winter. Plant the seeds 1-inch-deep and about a foot apart in healthy soil. Can you plant the […]

Push pea seeds 1 to 2 inches into the soil, depending on your soil condition — plant 1 inch for cool, wet soil and 2 inches for drier, warmer soil, advises Cornell University. Space seeds 2 to 4 inches apart, on either side of the support. Rows should be 18 inches apart on their centers. […]

Generally, though, sweet peas are classed as half hardy annuals and will be fine in dry frost up to -4°C (25°F). If temperatures do drop below that, you’ll need to protect them with horticultural fleece. Do sweet peas need to be covered? Sweet peas climb by twining their tendrils around the support frame, but it’s […]

Their pale green stems have a flat shape with ribbon-like “wings” on each side and coiled tendrils at the ends. Wild pea plants are entirely edible. The flowers and young tendrils have a sweet grassy vegetal flavor. Can humans eat common vetch? Which parts of vetch can be eaten? The young leaves and ‘pea shoots’ […]

Soup should always be taken (without slurping of course) from the side of the spoon, and not from the ‘end’ as in most of the rest of Europe. To be very polite, peas should be crushed onto the fork – a fork with the prongs pointing down. Do you eat peas with a fork or […]

Sweet Peas are also considered wildflowers. Once established, they will thrive and spread easily. If grown in a flower garden, they can get out of hand easily and overcrowd other flowers. Tip: To keep the flowers blooming, pick spent blooms before the seed begins to form. What type of flower is a sweet pea? The […]

Beach pea is a trailing plant that can grow up to 1.5 m long. The leaves are light green and oval-shaped, with slightly pointed tips. At the end of each stem of leaves (actually leaflets of one leaf) there are generally curling tendrils. Can you eat seaside peas? The young shoots and leaves are edible, […]

String of pearls is a delicate hanging succulent that thrives in a warm and dry environment. They are very easy to care for as an indoor houseplant but are also an ideal succulent to grow outdoors, especially if you live in zones 9 and warmer. Can string of pearls survive inside? They are easy to […]

String of pearls does well in bright light. Consider placing it on a sunny windowsill or, if bright sunlight is limited, leave it under a fluorescent light during daylight hours. Make sure there’s plenty of room for your plant to sprawl. Consider displaying it in a hanging basket so tendrils can cascade downwards. How often […]

To study genetics, Mendel chose to work with pea plants because they have easily identifiable traits (Figure below). For example, pea plants are either tall or short, which is an easy trait to observe. Furthermore, pea plants grow quickly, so he could complete many experiments in a short period of time. Why did Mendel choose […]

Light and Pea Seeds Germination Plant the peas in a full sun location, according to the The National Gardening Association. Peas need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight once the seedlings emerge from the soil to encourage the pea plants to produce their own food through the process known as photosynthesis. Will seed germinate […]

To make your String of Pearls look fuller, trim the plant down and add the cuttings to the top of the plant. The stem cuttings will root in a few weeks and will start growing like regular plants. You can keep doing this whenever your plant grows really long. Why is my string of pearls […]

In humans, string of pearls is rated as toxicity classes 2 and 4 by the University of California, Davis. Class 2 means minor toxicity; ingestion of string of pearls may cause minor illness like vomiting or diarrhea. Class 4 means dermatitis; contact with the plant’s juice or sap may cause skin irritation or rash. Is […]

Small animals such as squirrels, chipmunks, deer, and rabbits love to feast on pea plants. Do rabbits eat pea plants? The best time to take preventive action is before the rabbits actually begin nibbling on one of their favorites — your tender garden peas (Pisum spp.). Do squirrels eat sugar snap peas? Vegetables And Lettuce […]

There are many potential pests of pea plants, with aphids and pea weevils being the most prevalent. Other Pests Armyworms. Cucumber beetles. Leaf miners. Nematodes. Spider mites. Thrips. And then there are the cutworms — many people control cutworms by picking them off by hand. Ugh. What is eating the tops of my peas? Pea […]