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Peas
A vining plant with delightfully snappy pods originating in Eastern Mediterranean regions, enjoy the pods fresh or lightly sautéed. Learn all about Snap Peas here.
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Peas may attract aphids and thrips; but you can use our prevention and treatment tricks to keep pests at bay!
Harvest pods when they begin to swell but before fully plumping. Pick every few days to encourage continued production. If pods get tough, shell them and enjoy the peas inside.
While popular in Europe, peas likely originated in Egypt or Palestine. In the mid-19th century, Austrian monk Gregor Mendel’s experiments with peas led to discoveries that laid the foundation of modern genetic science. Peas are part of the legume family, along with plants such as chickpeas, lentils, and beans. This heirloom variety was developed in 1902.
Peas are a common, versatile culinary ingredients in many cultures. Depending on the pea and preparation, peas can add a savory burst to soups and meat pies or a light and sweet surprise in stir fry. These tasty, crunchy sweet peas are excellent for fresh snacking as well.
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