The Self Sufficiency Pages

Home food production, renewable energy, alternative technologies, sustainable agriculture
with an emphasis on Brisbane and Queensland

Peas

Including Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas

More to come in future updates. Meanwhile, check out the links below for further information.

Links

The following links have been provided for general information. The particulars of growing these crops successfully will vary depending on your location and other circumstances, especially with respect to pests and diseases and their treatment. If in doubt, check with local authorities for current information on permissable pesticides, and always follow directions on the label of any products you may purchase. (see also Pests and Diseases).

The Edible Pea, from A to Z Washington State University Clark County Extension

Commodity growing guides - Snow peas and sugar snap peas NSW Department of Primary Industries

Growing Peas for Fresh Market Victoria Department of Primary Industries

Garden Peas - Notes Purdue University

Peas Jefferson Farm & Gardens, Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, Missouri (PDF)

Snow Pea and Sugar Snap Pea Department of Primary Industries, Victoria

Snow Pea and Sugar Snap Pea Victoria Department of Primary Industries

Snow peas and sugar snap peas NSW Agriculture

Home Garden Edible-Podded Pea University of Hawaii at Manoa (PDF)

Snow Peas - A Delicious Oriental Treat Hendry County Extension Service, Univ Florida

Pea Shoots Washington State University (PDF)

Garden Peas and Spinach from the Middle East Discusses history of Pea (Pisum sativum) Texas A&M University