Tag: Pea

Sugar Snap Peas grow as a vine and require a trellis. All our seeds are 100% NON-Genetically Modified (Non-GMO). Are peas GMO? GMO peas aren’t as abundant as genetically modified corn or soy, but they do exist. Scientists place kidney bean genes into peas to create a protein doubling as a pesticide. Mice fed genetically-altered […]

Snow Peas. Snow peas are an edible-podded variety that appear flat and almost translucent. Technically, the pods are unripe, and the visible peas within the pod are clearly immature and not yet spherical. The pods themselves don’t contain any non-digestible fiber, and therefore are consumed in their entirety. Are snow peas same as peas? Snow […]

An excellent way to enjoy the full flavor of sweet, freshly picked sugar snap peas is to grow them in containers. If you have limited room on a patio or porch garden, then using containers can help you maximize the space you have. How big of a container do sugar snap peas need? What You’ll […]

A cross between the snow pea and the green pea, Sugar Daddy is a pea with a bushy growth habit and sweet, edible pods. Sugar Daddy is a stringless pea, and preparation requires only removal of the end of the pea, or calyx. Are sugar daddy peas the same as sugar snap peas? ‘Sugar Daddy’ […]

START SEEDS OUTDOORS In early to mid-spring, plant peas in full sun in well-worked, fertile soil. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart in wide rows or bands 3 inches across, spacing the wide rows 2 feet apart. Provide supports for these 5 foot vines at planting time. Do super sugar […]

Sugar snap peas are also known as snap peas, and are pod fruits. Both the peas and the pod are edible and they don’t need to be cooked. Do sugar snaps have to be cooked? HOW TO PREPARE THEM. Sugar snap peas CAN be eaten raw or cooked briefly. Think stir-fries or simple sautés such […]

Store your peas in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. These legumes won’t last long after harvesting. However, you can store a small batch for a short time—the peas will last up to 14 days in the fridge. Discard any peas that are brown, have spots on them, or feel mushy. How do you […]

vine. Sugar Ann is a string-less pea that was an All-American Selections winner in 1984. The pods are 3 inches long (7.5 cm.) and bright green. It is a vine type, but the vines are short and compact and rarely need staking. Do Sugar Ann snap peas need a trellis? Plant most varieties along a […]

Plant the seeds 1 to 1½ inches deep and 1 inch apart in single or double rows (Fig. 2). Allow 18 to 24 inches between single or pairs of rows. Allow 8 to 10 inches between double rows in pairs. How much space does snap pea need? Plant the pea seeds 1 to 1-1/2 inches […]

Short, 28″ vines are easy to manage. Resists mildew, pea enation virus, and leaf roll. Excellent freezer and late-summer variety. Grow on a trellis. Do Oregon sugar peas climb? 70 days. Easy to grow, non-climbing dwarf vines grow to approximately 30 inches tall and hold their pods up for easy picking. A prolific producer, the […]

The world record for eating peas is held by Janet Harris of England who ate 7175 in one minute—using chopsticks! What country eats the most peas? Global Green Peas Consumption With nearly X thousand tons, China became the world’s leading green peas consuming country, accounting for X% of global consumption. What cultures eat green peas? […]

If left on the plant for too long, those sugars are converted into starches: fibrous and tough, with less flavor. Always make sure your peas are fresh and young — and preferably recently picked. Why are my sugar snap peas fibrous? If left on the plant for too long, those sugars are converted into starches […]

Difference in Taste Snow peas are a slightly tender — yet crisp — sweet pea. Sugar snap peas are also tender yet crisp but tend to have a sweeter flavor profile, as they’re crossed with the garden pea. In fact, they’re often considered the most flavorful variety of pea. Do sweet peas come from snap […]

Edible Podded- Eat the pea pod and all. The pod is sweet and tender (if picked while still young). Best of all, they are far easier to prepare. Simply pick them, wash them off, and cook them. How do you eat sweet peas? You can pop out the peas and serve them raw to kids […]

Using your fingernails or the tips of your fingers, snap off the stem end of the pea toward the top seam, leaving the stringy part attached. The partially disconnected end will act as your “zipper pull.” Pull the disconnected stem end to remove the string, much as you would unzip a zipper. How do you […]

A favorite for generations, Sugar Snap Pea produces heavy yields of stringless, 3-in. pods that keep their rich color and crunch after cooking. They’re also flavorful eaten raw on vegetable trays or in salads. Which sugar snap peas are stringless? Mann Sugar Snap Peas, Stringless. Are Super Sugar Snap peas stringless? And yes, they’re stringless! […]

Instructions Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the scallions, mint, and peas. Cover and leave for a few minutes to steam. Place the mixture in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Why do you add bicarbonate of soda to mushy peas? […]

Sweetpea and Dewdrop are retiring from our color collection after bringing gentle, pastel vibes to many Nuggeteers’ homes. We recently discussed our color categories, including why we retire colors (hint: so we can introduce new favorites!), and we’ve included some of our most common questions below. Is Sweet Pea discontinued? Sweet Pea (Discontinued) Sweet Pea […]

Green Peas cultivation requires soil moisture content @ flowering and pod development stage. Ideal rainfall of 500 mm required for its crop growth. Soil Requirement for Green Peas Farming:- Green Peas can be cultivated in wide variety of soils. However they grow best in well-drained soils with pH range of 6 to 8. Do they […]

Karnataka has a long history of pea cultivation, especially in the northern districts of Dharwad and Belagavi. Naati Battani, the old local pea cultivar, is traditionally used in the dry form. Ooty battani, introduced by the British to the Nilgiri hills, is the softer, sweeter variety that is used in the fresh form. Can we […]