Pea 

Overview:

• Pea - Cascadia 

• Pisum, P. sativum 

• The time to grow these plants is during April - May and August 

• This is an annual plant 

• The appropriate planting pot would be 14 inches 

Difficulty Codes: 

• Harvesting Codes 
  • Green = EASY 
  • Yellow = MODERATE
  • Red = DIFFICULT 
    • The plant is moderate to harvest (yellow)
    • The pea needs to be firm and plump 
• Growing Codes 
  • White = EASY 
  • Gray = MODERATE 
  • Blue = DIFFICULT
    • The plant is easy to grow (white)
    • Important to note that the growing period is limited and is crucial in determining a good yield 

• Average soil with full sun (6+ hours)
• The planting depth is 1 inch 
• Space the seeds 2 inches apart 
• Seedlings will appear in 7 to 14 days 

•  58 - 65 days 
• Harvest when the plant is firm and plump 

• Soil should be moist 
• Water the soil not the vines 

• Unknown 
• In the Mediterranean region, the wild plant is native there 
• Remains can date back to the Neolithic Period 
• The plant would be introduced to the Americas 
• The most famous use of peas was by Gregor Mendel and his heredity studies 

• Great source of protein 
• Can improve management of blood sugar 
• Support heart and digestive health 
• Contains antioxidants and saponins which can reduce the risk of cancer 

• Soup 
• Puree
• Hummus 
• Pancetta and Pea Pasta 

• 7,175 peas were eaten in 1 hour using chopsticks in the Guinness World Record 
• In Thailand, a 3,000-year-old pea was found 
• A pea can weigh .1 to .36 grams 

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