Tag: Pea

legume. The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. Is a chickpea considered a legume? The name chickpea comes from the Latin […]

3-gallon size fabric pot works well for a single plant like pepper, or a couple of plants such as lettuce or peas. 5-gallon grow bags work well for almost anything, particularly tomatoes, but peppers, flowers, herbs, potatoes, small fruiting trees, stevia will grow wonderfully in grow bags also. Can you grow peas in grow bag? […]

Sweet peas will need about 50 days of cool temperatures (under 60º F) to bloom gloriously in your garden. Sweet pea seed has a hard, water insoluble seed coat. There is no evidence that soaking sweet peas will increase germination. How tall do sweet peas get before they flower? Most sweet peas will grow to […]

Annual or Perennial In many areas of North America, the perennial sweet pea (L. latifolius) is an invasive problem, clogging open fields and roadsides. It looks pretty until you realize it’s crowding out other plants and acting like a thug. How do sweet peas spread? The plants will form tendrils that wrap around the support […]

Here are some tips to help revive wilting and dying pea plants. Provide More or Less Water. Watering – under and overwatering – is the number one environmental reason for dying pea plants. Add Potassium. The two most important nutrients that peas need are phosphorus and potassium. Remove a Few Plants. How do I bring […]

In the home garden, spray foliage with soapy water, then rinse with clear water. Alternatively, use an insecticidal soap spray. Planting in aluminum foil that has been laid on the planting bed, as well as filling yellow pans with water to trap the aphids are also effective control measures. How do you get rid of […]

The primary causal agents of root rot of peas and lentils are the fungal pathogens Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium species and the fungal-like water mold pathogens Aphanomyces euteiches and Pythium species. Fusarium species are most frequently identified as causal agents of root rot of peas and lentils in North Dakota. How do you stop root […]

Pea plants generally produce better in the cooler conditions found at higher elevations in Hawaii, but they may be grown at low elevation sites if an adapted variety is used and the plants are kept free from pests and diseases. Warm weather tends to hasten plant maturity and shorten the productive life of pea plants. […]

Flowering sweet peas have a big secret to success in Florida. You need to find a variety that blooms in winter or during short days. These will say this on the package. If you obtain the wrong sweet pea it may not flower before it is affected by the hotter weather. Can you grow sweet […]

Peas and beans are a very useful part of a successful rotation cycle due to their nitrogen-fixing qualities, the benefits of which are passed on to the crops that follow them in rotation. What to rotate after peas? The most popular vegetable to plant after peas is cucumbers, which often can be trained up the […]

The rotation starts with lilacs and blues – onion family plants and peas/beans – which are commonly grown together as they both like soil enriched with compost and take up little space. What to rotate after peas? The most popular vegetable to plant after peas is cucumbers, which often can be trained up the same […]

Peas will sprout in 21 to 30 days if the soil temperature is 38 degrees Fahrenheit and the germination rate, or number of seeds that do sprout, will be low. At temperatures of 65 to 70 F the seeds will sprout within 7 to 14 days and the germination percentage will be in the high […]

How Low of a Temperature Can Peas Stand? Peas are able to do just fine in temperatures as low as 28 degrees F. (-2 C.) If temperatures don’t fall below this mark, peas and pea seedlings will be just fine. Can peas take a freeze? Young pea plants can survive light frosts, and will grow […]

While not the most cold-hardy of the common winter vegetables, peas can withstand some frost and can be planted in late winter for an early spring harvest. Unlike some winter vegetables, peas don’t over-winter well in colder climates, but they are pretty much the first vegetable that can be planted as winter wanes. Can you […]

Here’s what to look for when selecting snow peas to eat: Pick snow peas that are crisp with brightly colored pods. Avoid snow peas that are swollen or larger than 3 inches (7.6 cm) long–they tend to be tough. Also avoid snow peas that are dry along the edges, have yellow spots, or are wrinkled. […]

Shelling peas are ready when the pods have swelled and are nearly cylindrical shape. Edible pod peas are ready when they are 2-3 inches long, before the seeds begin to swell. A small pair of scissors may be the quickest way to harvest, or pinch them off by hand. How long does it take for […]

The neat thing about growing purple hull peas is that they are an excellent choice for late summer planting. Once the tomatoes have finished up, use the garden space for purple hull peas for an early fall crop. Purple hull peas are a warm weather annual that can’t abide frost, so timing is essential for […]

Root rot – Root rot is also a soil-borne fungus that affects peas. Pea plants yellow at the base of the plant and stems wither and eventually die back. Spores are dispersed through contact, wind, and water. The fungus overwinters in garden debris, waiting to afflict new plants in the spring. Why do my peas […]

Unlike your typical shelled pea, both snow peas and sugar snap peas are much less starchy — meaning they contain fewer carbs. In fact, both provide less than 8 grams of carbs in 3.5 ounces (100 grams) (1). Are snow peas keto-friendly? Bright green snow peas are a Keto-friendly vegetable that has a thin, crisp […]

Once all risk of frost has passed, in late spring or early summer (usually late May-June), your bought plugs or homegrown seedlings can be planted outside in the garden. Read on below to find out more about how to sow and grow sweet peas flowers. Is it too late to plant sweet pea? For best […]