Tag: Pea

I think the shoots of sugar snap peas taste the sweetest, but you can eat the shoots of any edible pea variety. (Note: the shoots of sweet pea flowers are not edible.) What happens if you eat sweet pea flowers? Symptoms: Accidental ingestion does not result in poisoning. However eating large quantities of seed for […]

The first purple-podded snap pea to be introduced is the result of 15 years of breeding by Dr. Alan Kapuler, father to one of the Peace Seedlings proprietors. This is a vigorous grower—to about 8 feet—and has beautiful purple flowers, too. Can you eat purple snap peas? Purple Sugar Snap peas can be eaten raw […]

Purple snow peas share a similar flavor profile to green snow peas and can be used in any recipe calling for the traditional varieties. The snow pea’s crunchy texture and sweet flavor are well suited for fresh and lightly cooked preparations, and both the pigmented pods and peas are edible. Are purple snow peas edible? […]

Sugar snap peas look like English peas (garden peas) but they are smaller, smooth, and curved, and they are sweet and crunchy with an edible pod like a snow pea. Sugar peas can be eaten either whole or shelled. Also of interest: How to Cookto CookA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive […]

Purple Sugar Snap peas can be eaten raw or cooked, and can be used in place of green sugar snap peas. They provide a sweet crunch to salads, and can be steamed, boiled, and roasted. They retain their color when cooked, and make an eye-catching addition to stir-fries and curries. Can you eat purple snow […]

Bring water to a simmer over high heat, add the peas, and cover. Simmer until the peas are bright green, about 1 minute. Remove the lid from the skillet, and continue to simmer until almost all the water has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add olive oil and garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; […]

Though bush peas are only 2 to 3 feet tall, they will flop on the ground if you don’t give them something to climb on. Climbing peas may reach 6 to 8 feet tall and they need a sturdy trellis. Should I trellis sugar snap peas? Unlike beans, peas do not open when they are […]

1.5 inches. Growing Little Marvel Peas Plant seeds 1.5 inches (4 cm.) deep and 2 to 3 inches (5-8 cm.) apart in full sun. Expect germination in seven to ten days or quicker if you soak seed in water for 24 hours prior to planting. Do little marvel peas need a trellis? Do Marvel Peas […]

Harvesting Little Marvel Peas Unlike snap and snow peas with their edible pods, these need to be gently shelled before consuming and can be cooked immediately after being harvested and thoroughly washed. Can you eat peas in pods raw? One of the best and easiest ways to enjoy these types of peas is to simply […]

Growing: As the vines begin growing, a trellis will support their climbing habit; any kind of support 5-6′ tall should be sufficient. Before they bloom, pea plants need to be kept moist but not wet; after blooming, slightly increase the watering. How tall do frosty peas grow? One of the best for early spring planting […]

One of the best for early spring planting these peas are hearty and excellent for locations with cold springs and short seasons. Vines grow to 30” and yield 3 1/2” pods filled with 6-7 delicious medium sized peas. How tall do early frosty peas get? Early Frosty Pea is a heirloom, hardy, cool weather annual […]

Do snow peas need to be cooked? Snow peas can be eaten raw or cooked. However, blanching snow peas will reduce the fibrousness of the edges of snow peas, and boost sweetness and colour. Another good way to cook snow peas is to toss them with a little oil in a hot wok for 1-2 […]

Function. Alaskan peas are considered a shelling pea, which means that the peas are taken out of the pod to eat. This pea variety is commonly eaten fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Alaskan peas are smooth and not as sweet tasting as wrinkled peas. What peas do you not eat the shell? Garden peas are […]

Little Marvel pea seeds are fusarium wilt resistant. Harvesting: Shelling peas generally taste best when harvested as soon as the pods have filled out, but before they reach their full size. Remove even the pods that have passed their prime, since old pods left on the vines will stop the production of new pods. How […]

Wando is a great heirloom Pea for warmer climates and late sowings, as it is quite heat-tolerant. But it’s cold-tolerant, too, making it a great all-season Pea. Quite prolific, with seven to nine sweet Peas per pod, it grows vigorously up to 30” tall and will need the support of a trellis. (OP.) How tall […]

A 2- to 3-foot fence or trellis provides the support “Little Marvel” peas require. Recommended for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, they can be planted in either early spring or late summer, but they suffer when the mercury rises. Are Little marvel peas bush or pole? 60 days. One of […]

These plants mature in only 55 days and are only 10 inches tall, though they still produce 3-inch pods and can be grown in 8-inch pots. They’re also said to be hardy to 20 degrees so you can plant them again in September and October. The timing of the pea plantings can be critical. How […]

Wando is an exceptionally sweet pea! The best way to stretch the harvest is to plant early and late varieties. This pea variety is one of the most productive warm weather peas. Which peas are the sweetest? The Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea Flower These flowers can capture the imagination of any child. Edible pod peas […]

To freeze, wash shelled peas or butterbeans and blanch in boiling water to cover for 2 minutes; cool immediately in ice water, and drain well. Package in air-tight containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace, or in zip-top plastic freezer bags, removing as much air as possible. Seal, and freeze up to 6 months. Can you put fresh […]

Crowder peas are not only excellent for eating, but they also enrich the soil with nutrients as they grow. Crowder peas are a good source of dietary fiber as well as Vitamins A and C. TO COOKTO COOKA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with […]