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Pea varieties: description
Peas are an annual plant that belongs to the legume family. The seeds of the crop are sown to fill the soil with nitrogen, as well as to obtain tasty and healthy fruits.
Description of varieties of pea varieties with photos
Depending on the variety of peas, they can be eaten fresh and boiled, or used for preservation and freezing.
Pea varieties differ from each other in consumer properties and ripening periods
To obtain edible fruits, seed peas are used. He, in turn, is divided into 3 main types:
- The shelling variety contains a lot of starch. Only its seeds in the form of round peas are used for food, the green shell is inedible. It is better to use young seeds for cooking.
- The sugar type produces tender and sweet fruits that can be eaten whole, along with the pods. In natural form, it is best to use fruits with unripe seeds. Ready ripe peas are suitable for boiling, preservation and freezing.
- Brain peas are characterized by shriveled seeds that form when they are ripe. Sweet peas are used mainly for canning and freezing.
Also, the varieties differ in terms of ripening. Early ripe species can already be consumed 1-2 months after the appearance of the first shoots. The ripening period of mid-ripening peas is 2-2,5 months. Late species can be harvested after 2,5–3 months.
A brief description of the best varieties of peas
When choosing seeds for sowing peas, it is important to study the properties of the proposed varieties, as well as find out reviews about them. The most popular are:
- “Alpha” is an early maturing species that ripens within 46-53 days. The plant grows up to 55 cm, bears fruits in the form of bright green pods with smooth and sweet peas. Peas are suitable for fresh consumption, cooking, canning and freezing.
- “Zhegalova 112” is a mid-season sweet pea variety with a high yield. Ripening period – 50-60 days. The plant is tall, can reach 180 cm and requires a garter. The pod is fleshy and nutritious, the peas are tender and sweet. It is used both fresh and processed.
- The Miracle of Kelvedon is another popular early maturing and high-yielding variety that ripens in 60-75 days. The plant is resistant to cold weather, reaches a height of 55 cm. The pods are dark green in color, are eaten. The peas are sweet in taste.
For a successful harvest, you must follow the agricultural practices indicated on the seed packaging.
The stores offer a wide range of pea seeds. When choosing them, it is worth considering the ultimate purpose of using the fruits, as well as their taste. To do this, you must carefully study the information about the variety on the packaging provided by the manufacturer.
