Pea

Although garden peas, (Pisum sativum) such as English peas, edible podded peas and snow peas are edible, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are poisonous – especially… Read More »Is Sweet Pea Edible?

Peeling peas is easy, but takes some time. First, remove the stem and any stringy fibers with a knife, then open the pod and gently… Read More »How Do You Peel Peas?

Eat shoots and leaves It’s not just the pea pods that are edible. You can eat the leaves, the tendrils and the shoots too. But… Read More »Are Pea Seeds Edible?

The immature peas (and in snow peas the tender pod as well) are used as a vegetable, fresh, frozen or canned; varieties of the species… Read More »Which Part Of Pea Is Used?

Green peas contain FODMAPs and lectins, which may cause bloating, especially when they are consumed in large amounts. Are peas easy on stomach? Cooked vegetables,… Read More »Why Do Peas Upset My Stomach?

spring. Growing sugar snap peas is best when the temperature is 45 F. (7 C.) or higher, so wait until you’re sure chance of frost… Read More »What Is The Best Season For Snap Peas?

Regardless, sugar snap and snow peas are a known potential source of foodborne illness causing parasites and as such, safe handling practices are recommended for… Read More »Can Snap Peas Make You Sick?

Fruit/Berries: The fruit are hairy pods to 6cm ripening green to brown with several globular grey-brown to black seeds. Are sweet peas hairy? From the… Read More »Are Sweet Pea Pods Furry?

Snap peas are also an excellent source of: Vitamin A. Vitamin C. Vitamin B. Vitamin K. Fiber. Beta-carotene. Potassium. Magnesium. Do pea pods have nutritional… Read More »What Nutrients Do Pea Pods Have?

Young pods (and the peas within them), leaves, shoots, and microgreens are all widely eaten. The more mature parts of the plant are not inedible,… Read More »Are Snow Pea Flowers Edible?