Peas

Peas are the small orbs within a pod. Small and green in color, they are versatile and can be canned or frozen.

Origin:

Mediterranean

Planting Instructions/Basic Care Information:

Spring: SEEDS: Plant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked.

Fall: SEEDS: Plant 12-13 weeks before first frost date.

Preferred Growing Climate: Cool season

Planting Depth: 1?

Plant Spacing: 2?

Days to Germinate: 6-15 days

Days to Harvest: 60-80 days

In Season:

Year-round

Pairs Well With:

Salad, rice, casseroles, and Chinese stir-fry

Nutrition Facts:

Amount per 100 grams

Calories: 81

% Daily Value*

Total fat: 0.4 g ? ?0%

Saturated fat: 0.1 g ? ?0%

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g

Monounsaturated fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg ? ?0%

Sodium: 5 mg ? ?0%

Potassium: 244 mg ? ?6%

Total Carbohydrate: 14 g ? ?4%

Dietary fiber: 5 g ? ?20%

Sugar: 6 g

Protein: 5 g ? ?10%

Vitamin A: 15% ? ?Vitamin C: 66%

Calcium: 2% ? ?Iron: 8%

Vitamin D: 0% ? ?Vitamin B-6: 10%

Vitamin B-12: 0% ? ?Magnesium: 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.