The Right Sunlight for Your Peas
Pea plants can tolerate shade, but they will grow faster and more abundantly if they get at least six hours of full daily sun exposure. What’s more, full sunlight decreases …
Articles by Norann Oleson
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Pea Plants
Having healthy pea plants starts with having great soil in which to grow them. Peas do best in loamy soil with good drainage. …
Growing Peas in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your pea plant garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil …
Choosing to Grow Peas from Seeds or Seedlings
Getting your pea plant garden started begins with the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Although you might be tempted to go with seedlings, pea plants …
Classifications of Pea Plants
The three types of pea plants—English, snow, and sugar snap—are divided into two classifications: dwarf and tall. …
Types of Pea Plants
Peas come in three main types: English, snow peas, and sugar snap. English peas, also known as shelling or garden peas (Pisum sativum ssp. sativum), produce inedible pods from which …
Introduction to Peas
Have you ever eaten peas right off the vine? They’re crunchy and sweet—almost like candy. Steam or sauté peas or peapods lightly and they turn bright green, become more tender, …
The Easy Peasy Guide to Growing Pea Plants
When winter lingers and you’re longing to start your garden, it’s peas to the rescue! You can direct sow this cold-weather crop as soon as the ground can be worked …
Grape Glossary
Use this Glossary to get quick definitions or explanations of terms and concepts used in this collection, or terms that you might encounter while managing your own vineyard.
Grape-specific terms:
Arbor: An …
Resources about Grapes
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