Tag: Pea

In pets, including cats and dogs, possible symptoms of ingestion of the string of pearls plant may be: drooling, diarrhea, vomiting or lethargy. Some may suffer irritation to the skin or mouth due to contact. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your pet has ingested this plant. What happens if a dog eats string […]

Recommended Products. Sencor 480SC contains 480 g/L metribuzin in the form of a suspension concentrate. Sencor 480SC is a selective herbicide for pre and post-emergence weed control in carrots, peas, potatoes, tomatoes and other crops. What can I spray on peas? Spray early to remove weed competition. A spring herbicide application, either pre-seed or pre-emergent […]

Protecting Sweet Peas from Mice Seriously though the first thing to do to deter the ravenous rodents is put a light sprinkling of chilli powder over the seeds and then the emerging seedlings. This will not harm the mice but should deter them. How do I keep mice from eating my pea seeds? To stop […]

Set up a fence made of 48-inch-wide chicken wire to exclude rabbits from your garden. This is the most effective way to protect your garden peas from these critters. Choose mesh with 1-inch holes or smaller. Bury the bottom 6 inches of the fencing so the rabbits can’t just scoot right under the barrier. How […]

It is because they are easily grown, and along with potatoes, easy to cook and are comfort foods. I’m a Brit and those are probably in my kitchen at all times (although the peas are frozen). When I cook them they are delicious, reason why, I add a little butter to them. Why are peas […]

Some examples of fresh vegetables and fruits that are beneficial for domestic micedomestic miceHealth. A healthy fancy mouse will live on average 18 to 30 months, depending on genetic predisposition.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fancy_mouse Are snap peas safe for rats? As it is rich in carbohydrates it is best kept for occasional meals or for […]

Clean after wearing by simply wiping with a soft cloth, chamois or microfiber jewelry cleaning cloth, either damp or dry. on a soft cloth to dry before storing – do not hang them to dry. If they are strung on silk be aware that silk shrinks if it gets wet. If you care for them […]

In humans the string of pearls plant is rated as toxicity classes 2 and 4 by the University of California, Davis. Class 2 is defined by minor toxicity; ingestion of string of pearls may cause minor illnesses such as vomiting or diarrhea. Is String of Pearls toxic to pets? Although it is beautiful, the string […]

Peas dry easily to make green or yellow split peas and when those dried peas are boiled you have mushy peas, or pease pudding. Much later peas were canned and they add colouring to make the mushy peas green like garden peas. Garden peas are just peas picked and eaten without drying. Is there a […]

Mice and voles in the garden Eat recently sown vegetable seeds such as peas, beans, and sweet corn and the foliage of seedlings. Eat bulbs and corms, especially recently sown ones. Eat fruits such as strawberries, even before they are ripe, berries, and stored fruit such as apples. Do mice eat peas? Vegetables: There are […]

In a three-bed, three-year crop rotation system, they can be followed by peas, carrots, and onions, which in turn are followed by kale and broccoli. So, the Potato Family is followed by Legumes, Roots & Onions, which are followed by Brassicas. What to rotate after peas? The most popular vegetable to plant after peas is […]

No, frozen pea seeds will not germinate and will most likely just decompose if planted directly into the soil. Will frozen pea seeds germinate? The frozen pea seeds will not germinate (see Expected results) but they may start to decompose. Tape up the Petri dishes containing frozen pea seeds and allow the students to observe […]

Mice and voles can eat the recently sown seeds of peas, beans and sweet corn and kill seedling plants by grazing on the foliage. Do mice eat peas? Vegetables: There are also many fresh vegetable options that can be fed to mice. Broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, endive, carrots, bok choy/other Asian greens, celery, parsley, corn, […]

The hardest detail for new growers to grasp is that some plants simply prefer it cold, while others prefer it warm. Tomatoes love it warm, and should be started on heat mats and kept cozy, while sweet peas like it cold, and will be a disaster if started on heat mats in a warm living […]

Successful Pea Germination Peas need full sun and well-drained soil of average fertility with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Amend your soil to correct the pH and balance the fertility before planting seeds, but do not over-fertilize, as too much nitrogen in the soil will lead to more foliage than flowers or pea pods. […]

about 4 inches. Starting Peas Indoors Get your pea-planting supplies ready about four to six weeks before you plan to plant them outside, as your goal is to nurse them to about 4 inches in height before transplanting the seedlings, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. How big do sweet pea seedlings need to be […]

Conditions for Germination Pea seeds can tolerate colder temperatures than most garden vegetables. They germinate best when soil temperatures are around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Cornell University, although they can tolerate soil temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit. What causes peas not to germinate? Peas might not germinate for a variety of reasons. […]

Most peas, apart from dwarf cultivars, need supports to scramble up. For taller varieties, trellis, bamboo canes and netting are ideal, while smaller varieties can be supported with pea netting or pea sticks (twiggy branches). How do you protect peas? Place stakes every few feet behind your peas and string a sturdy cotton twine along […]

Lucky Black-Eyed Peas 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (also frozen or pre-soaked peas) 1 large sweet onion, chopped. 2 teaspoons kosher salt. fresh black pepper. ½ pound ham, cut into cubes or a smoked ham hock. Dime, scrubbed clean. What makes black-eyed peas lucky? Why Are Black Eyed Peas Good Luck? The practice of eating […]

Adding a shiny penny or dime to the pot just before serving is another tradition practiced by some. When served, the person whose bowl contains the penny or dime receives the best luck for the New Year (unless they swallow the coin!!). Why do you put a dime in black-eyed peas? Passed down from a […]