Whether you are growing snow peas, snap peas, or shelling peas (and I explain the differences in this video), you’ll want to know when is the optimal time to harvest them. From eating fresh snap peas, harvesting shelling peas or saving seeds for the next crop, this video walks you through what you need to know about peas.
For more information on growing peas, check out my podcast episode, “Growing Peas for the Beginner,” at the Beginner’s Garden Podcast here:
I like the shirts message! Good information on the the peas as well!
Chuck
do you freeze the shelling peas until you have enough to can??
I'm so glad I caught this video when I did. This is my first year planting peas, and I was so confused at how to handle them all. This video should have a million views, but I'm not surprised to only see 5 comments – you did a wonderful job explaining each type! Thank you!!!
Wow thank you so very much — this is a huge help for my 1st attempt growing peas.. right now, snap peas and California Black eyed peas:) One question, how long do the peas keep of the vine (if you don't shell them), before they must be canned or used? 🙂 thank you again — love this video!!!!
Wow, your video was so full of information. I'm glad I clicked on your video.. I am growing peas for the first time. So thanks again..
You are right sometimes the simplest question is the hardest to get a answer for…this video was very helpful
Thank you! Great video.
Great video. This lowers my food bill some more. I'm no longer buying lettuce. Soon not buying tomatoes. Now I'm going too start 3 pea plants. Along with 4 baby carrot plants. Eventually one day. only thing I need to buy is eggs and milk…Lloll. Cause for the meat I'll be ….fishing in the ocean…Lloll.
Help! I can't remember what peas j planted. How can I tell the difference?
Thank you for this information. Very helpful.
Great instructions on peas. Not sure where you are located but we are in zone 5 southern New Hampshire. I start planting my peas the first day of spring. Have had to shovel snow many times in past. I can see you too have a real love for peas.
I will be curious as to how your fall planting of peas do for you. Thank you for your comments. I'm not sure you were able to view and subscribe to my channel but thank you in advance. Happy gardening!
As far as planting peas in fall when do you usually get your first frost date? Unfortunately I've had a hard time growing peas in the fall. I'd love to see how you do with them.
Like I say, it doesn't hurt to try. Curious to see how they go for you. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Nice video, but I've got to disagree on the snap peas. The fairly plump ones are the best, sweet and definitely edible, pod and all. If you pick your snap peas too early you're really missing out on the party. That one that you held up as being "for seed" for the next year is a dud. Every time I plant sugar snap peas there are always a couple of plants that are from bad seed like that one and are inedible at any stage really. You can tell them apart from the good snap peas because their pods are straight and don't have the curve to them that a good snap pea does. Peace… or peas
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Great video. Thank you so much.
Great info on peas! I was trying to find out if shelling pea pods can be eaten if they are very young. It seems the string is the biggest problem, but that it's inedible.
Full of info good job
Exactly the video I was hoping to find!
Great video, thanks.
Awesome! So helpful! Thank you
Hi. I have planted a bush pea/ sweet utrillo. With this type of pea, when is the best time to harvest where I can both eat the pods and the shell?
Thank you.
When do you know to plant the fall harvest? Thanks for the great video!
Everything I wanted to know. Thanks! I've been snacking on my snap peas for a few weeks now but they've gone too far. It's good to know I can shell them and let them dry to plant next year. I noticed they were getting a bit tough as they got older.