A staple of the summer garden, peas are among the easy-to-grow vegetables that'll thrive in shady areas. Lathyrus oleraceus (formerly Pisum sativum) is the scientific name covering several pea ...

Peas are a cool season crop planted in November and February. While November has past, February is a good month to plant peas that will mature in early spring. Three types of peas are grown by home ...

Using a new AI method, researchers have rediscovered 51 old pea varieties that are no longer used in agriculture but may ...

Field peas are the South's most varied legume, but many cooks never venture past black-eyed peas and might not realize there are other choices. We should, however. Although black-eyed peas are good, ...

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Pea plant's scientific name is Pisum sativum, given in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. Peas belong to the Fabaceae family (legumes), crucial for nitrogen fixation. Global pea market is expected to reach USD 17 ...

DAWSON — One of the bigger changes occurring on the agricultural landscape can be found in Dawson, Minnesota, which is now home to the largest operating plant in North America producing pea protein.