1. K-State home
  2. »Research and Extension
  3. »4-H Horticulture Judging Contest
  4. »Vegetables and Herbs
  5. »Peas

4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Peas

Scientific Name: Pisum sativum

Category: Vegetables and Herbs

Description:
Peas are one of the most cold tolerant plants grown in Kansas gardens. They can be planted about as early as soil can be prepared in the spring. Most varieties produce pods and the seeds need to be shelled. Several newer varieties produce thick, fleshy pods, and the pods as well as seeds can be eaten. Some thin-podded oriental types produce tender pods with only the pods used.

 Pea pods

Pea pods

 Immature pea pod

Immature pea pod

 Pea Blossoms & Pods

Pea Blossoms & Pods

Pea seeds inside pod 

Pea seeds inside pod