Pea Seeds for Growing

 

P(caps)eas are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world. Peas were found in excavations in Switzerland dating to the Bronze Age and in an Egyptian tomb at Thebes. Peas were popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans. In fact, the word 'peas' is a derivation of the Latin (Pisum sativum).  sativum is an annual plant, with a life cycle of one year. This cool-season crop grown in many parts of the world can take place in the garden from winter to early summer depending on location. The average pea weighs between 0.1 and 0.36 grams. The sweet taste of home grown peas is nothing like what you find in grocery stores. Peas are one of the season’s first crops, planted as soon as the ground can be worked. Peas are very easy to grow but their growing period is very limited. It’s important to plant them early enough in spring so they mature while the weather is still cool. They can be planted from February, March, to April. However, they can also be grown as a fall or winter crop in warmer regions.

Common Name :Pea, garden pea

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

Family: Fabaceae

Plant Type: Annual, vegetable

Size: 12–18 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide

Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial sun

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained

Soil pH : Acidic, neutral

 

Bloom Time: Spring, fall

Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (USDA)

Native Area: Europe

Varieties of peas to grow

There are lots of varieties of peas available to the backyard vegetable gardener. They vary in sweetness and size. Additionally, some pea varieties mature much earlier than others.

 . Snow peas .

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Snow peas are also known as Chinese pea pods since they are often used in stir-fries. They are flat with very small peas inside; the whole pod is edible, although the tough "strings" along the edges are usually removed before eating. Snow peas are mildly flavored and can be served raw or cooked.

. Garden peas .

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Garden peas are also sometimes called sweet peas or English peas. The pods are firm and rounded, and the round peas inside need to removed, or shelled, before eating (the pods are discarded). The peas are sweet and may be eaten raw or cooked; these are the common peas . Peas get starchy and mealy as they get larger or if they are not cooked quickly after they are picked. This variety of pea is extra sweet, ready in 75 days, pods average 3 1/2" long, each pod contains 9 -10 medium-sized peas, one of the best tasting garden pea varieties.

. Snap peas .

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Snap peas are also known as sugar snap peas, and are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. The whole pod is eaten and has a crunchy texture and very sweet flavor. Snap peas may be eaten raw or cooked. There may be tough "strings" at the seams of the pods that need to be removed before being eaten, but string less varieties are also now available. 

. Wando peas .

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This variety is very popular, tolerates warm weather and cold weather nicely, ready in 70 days, dark green pods average 7-8 medium-sized peas each, plants reach 2 1/2 feet tall, it is a good choice for fall pea crop.

. Avalanche snow peas .

🛒Buy avalanche Snow pea seeds 🛒

This pea variety produces huge dark green pods reaching 6" long, sweet and tender, ready in 60 days, disease resistant, prolific producer, plants reach 3 feet tall.

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Peas are tasty, nutritious,  healthy legumes that are not difficult to grow. So grow your own and enjoy all the benefits they offer!

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