What are field peas?
Field peas refers to the varieties of legumes Pisum sativum, the annual race in the cold season usually sown at the end of spring or early autumn, which is originally from southwestern Asia. These pea varieties were among the first crops grown by man and produced pulsating edible green pods that can be divided to reveal several round peas. Field peas are grown around the world in countries such as Ethiopia, China, India, Canada and Russia, and historically were important cash crops in some regions of the United States such as the Midwest. Most of the commercially produced field peas are for a dry pea market or sell seeds to gardeners. The varieties of pea of the ordinary field include snow peas, sugar or peas and garden peas.
Most pea varieties in field peas are plants with long and fine stems that grow to 2 to 4 feet (0.6 and 1.2 meters) high and are not supported separately. It is common for a gentle tendrines of the plant to join around the othersCo -plants, branches, fences and grids for support. The leaves are generally green and round with some white and small flowers from which pea pods grow are commonly white or purple. Field peas pods grow to approximately 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) long and contain four to nine peas. Pea pods are often harvested for about 100 days and taste best when the pods are fully grown, but the peas inside are not very large.
There are many ways to enjoy field peas while cooking. Field peas are an important source of iron, fibers and proteins and can be easily maintained immediately after choosing freezing. The peas can be cooked or mashed and butter with salt or other spices, while the pods are often added to mix fried dishes. Pea soup is a common bowl in many kitchens, as well as meat stewed with peas. In addition, there may be many varieties of field peas such as sugar or dreamsMov peas, immediately from the vine.
Wisconsin was once a leading American producer of field peas at the beginning of the 20th century and the crop remains popular with gardeners in the state. For the cultivation of field peas, the ideal climate of the state is a cold and humid spring, summer and autumn. Although some varieties are more resistant to heat, they prefer cold soil and are durable. The field peas are usually planted 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 4 centimeters) deep in each or double rows. The US states Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, North Dakota and Idaho also produce a large amount of peas for use as food and seeds annually.