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Companion planting is a time-tested way to improve pea growth, deter pests, and maximize garden space. Over decades of growing peas in raised beds and open rows, I’ve found that choosing the right neighbors can boost yields and keep plants healthy, while poor companions can invite problems. Here’s my expert guide to the best and…
Peas are one of the easiest vegetables for gardeners who want to save seed. Their unique pollination process keeps varieties true-to-type, making them ideal for beginner and experienced seed savers alike. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience growing peas in raised beds and open garden rows, I’ll explain how pea pollination works and share proven…
Birds love tender pea shoots and ripening pods as much as gardeners do. Over the years, I’ve learned that a few simple strategies can keep peas safe without harming wildlife. Drawing from my own experience growing peas in raised beds and open rows, here are proven, natural ways to protect your crop while maintaining a…
Harvest green peas when they are young and tender. They will become hard and starchy if left on the vine for too long. Green peas are best shelled and cooked within an hour of harvest. Harvest edible-pod peas when the peas are just beginning to form; when the outline of the pea is just visible…
How do you cook peas? Peas are cooked in the least possible amount of water and in just the time for them to become just tender. The French cook peas in the water it takes to moisten lettuce leaves. Line a saucepan with damp greens and a few pea pods, pour in the shelled peas,…
Snow peas are edible-podded peas: you eat the seed and pod whole. You can use snow peas in the same way as fresh peas or green beans. In fact, snow peas and green beans are interchangeable in most recipes. . The peak season for snow peas is spring and then again in fall. How to…
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