Tag: Pea

repetitive, but very easy. (simile) repetitive, but very easy. What does the phrase shelling peas mean? The term ‘shelling peas’ refers to varieties of pea that require the pea to be removed from the pod or shell prior to use. Though shelling peas are one of the most popular types of pea plant in which […]

Pea tips are the tender leaves of a pea plant and they are one of the best stir fry vegetables and also the most vogue for the past few years. They’re available pretty much year-around at our local Chinese grocery store but like anything else, best when they are in season. What do pea tips […]

pea, (Pisum sativum), also called garden pea, herbaceous annual plant in the family Fabaceae, grown virtually worldwide for its edible seeds. Peas can be bought fresh, canned, or frozen, and dried peas are commonly used in soups. Is a pea considered a seed? The pea (or bean) is the seed. They all grow in the […]

$25 for a bushel (28 pounds) or $1.25/lb otherwise. How much is bushel of peas? Crop Bushel Weights Commodity Lbs/Bushel Bushels/Tonne Peas 60 36.744 Rye 56 39.368 Sorghum 56 39.368 Soybeans 60 36.744 How much does a bushel of purple hull peas weigh shelled? A: Shelled peas can be purchased by the “bushel” which is […]

According to him, with proper management and timing, peas are a lucrative crop as compared to carrots or potatoes. From an acre of carrots, he harvests crops worth Sh200,000 while for potatoes it drops to Sh160,000 with a production cost of about Sh50,000 for both crops. Are peas profitable? We look at peas as our […]

You can always plant a second round of peas in late summer to early fall, so you can have more peas ready for harvest before the first fall frost. The first picking of the season, which is typically in June is the sweetest and tastiest. Which peas are the sweetest? The Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea […]

Garden peas, snow peas and snap peas are best eaten as soon as possible after picking them. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Wash them off and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you want to store peas for longer, you can freeze them. How do you […]

Certain types of grain-free dog food seem to be involved, FDA says. Dogs fed “grain free” food based on peas, lentils or potatoes are developing an unusual condition that can cause an enlarged heartenlarged heartCardiomegaly (sometimes megacardia or megalocardia) is a medical condition in which the heart is enlarged. As such, it is more commonly […]

Frozen peas and corn are really great for icing injuries because many have them in their freezer and because of the small size of the peas or corn the bags conform well. Accidents and Injuries: Why do ice packs reduce swelling? Can you use frozen peas as an ice pack? The Ice Pack A packet […]

Basic Cooking Method Add frozen peas directly to pan with sautéed aromatics (garlic and/or shallots cooked in a few tablespoons of butter until fragrant) and cover pan to trap steam and heat peas through (this will take about 4 minutes). Add 2 teaspoons sugar to 1 pound frozen peas to boost flavor. Can you use […]

Enzyme inhibitors found in legumes like peas and beans can interfere with digestion and may be responsible for taurine and other amino acid deficiencies in our pets. What foods block taurine absorption in dogs? Over the past 15 years, reduced taurine status in dogs has been associated with feeding lamb meal and rice diets, soybean-based […]

All beans and peas can help lower blood pressure due to their high content of fiber, potassium, and magnesium. Canned versions provide the same benefit as fresh, as long as they do not contain added sugar, fat or salt. Does pea raise your blood pressure? Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α agonist, has been demonstrated […]

“Like peas and carrots” means any two things that go well together, get along very well together, or are well-suited. It is a reference to a common American vegetable side-dish, peas and carrots served as one dish. It’s a quote from the Tom Hanks movie Forrest Gump: “From that day on, we was always together. […]

Peas can be served raw or cooked. Boil or steam fresh peas in a minimum amount of water in a covered saucepan 30 seconds to 1 minute but no more than 3 minutes. Overcooked peas will be mushy. Use fresh, raw, sweet English peas tossed into salads. How do you eat fresh shelled peas? Blanch […]

Pigeons feed on a wide range of plants, but seem particularly keen on the leaves of brassicas (such as broccoli, sprouts, cabbages and cauliflower), cherries, lilac and peas. They will peck at the leaves and rip off portions, often leaving just the stalks and larger leaf veins. Do pigeons eat green peas? Green peas are […]

A problem with planting peas of any type is deer like them so much it’s hard to raise the peas to maturity. Deer relish feeding on tender leaves of young plants. They like eating the pods, and they enjoy eating the peas themselves. One defense strategy is putting a fence around the pea planting. What […]

True to be told, peas are not vegetables, but they are part of the legume family, which includes lentils, chickpeas, and beans. ARE FROZEN PEAS HEALTHY? CREAMY PEA SOUP. PEAS AND CARROTS. PASTA WITH PEAS. CROSTINI WITH PEAS AND RICOTTA. PEA PUREE. PEA SALAD WITH BACON. MASHED PEAS ON BREAKFAST TOAST. What foods contain PEA? […]

Prioritize what is most important to protect. Keep in mind that to birds, some plants are way tastier than others. Peas, lettuce, squash seedlings and cabbage family members seem to be the birds’ favorites. These are the ones you will most want to protect. How do you protect pea plants? Place stakes every few feet […]

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 rabbits eat bean and pea plants? With voracious appetites and often descending in numbers, rabbits will feast on pretty much any tender plant but have a particular fondness […]

High PEA can be addressed by supplementing with SAMe, vitamin B2, copper with zinc, or nutritional lithium. How long does phenylethylamine stay in your system? By oral route, phenethylamine’s half-life is 5–10 minutes; endogenously produced PEA in catecholamine neurons has a half-life of roughly 30 seconds. How do you increase PEA neurotransmitter? The researchers found […]