They are considered one of the oldest crops and have provided humans with nutrition and sustenance since before civilization as we know it. The wider opinion is that they were originally from Central Asia or the Middle East.
Carouby de Mausanne pea is a delicious chinese style snap pea that is crunchy and sweet. I obtained the seeds from Will Bonsall in Maine from the Scattered Seeds project.
This seed is said to originate from Mausanne near Avignon in Southern France. An easy to grow snap pea with beautiful flowers it will charm anyone who sees it. These peas a delicious harvested when they are very young and tender, but what makes them exceptional is that they retain their crunchy sweetness when they grow and do not get all tough and full of fibre when they are closer to the end of the season.
This pea is a very versatile pea. High in protein and low in calories, you will find that you can use the elberta pea in multiple situations from animal feed to delicious soups, stews, salads and rice dishes.
This pea is a very versatile pea. High in protein and low in calories, you will find that you can use the maple pea in multiple situations from animal feed to delicious soups, stews, salads and rice dishes.
It is a pea that is more known in the middle east and is used in fruit salads there. The origins of this pea are said to be from Lancashire England
Golden Snap’ became Opal Creek, named in honour of an ancient forest in Oregon. It’s not easy to find, but Dr Kapuler, who has dedicated his life to breeding superb open-pollinated vegetables for the public domain, made it available through the Seed Savers Exchange in the US so it has been doing the rounds among seed swappers. (Source Daughters of the Soil)
This green pea is ideal for drying, requires a tutor since it can reach 3 to 4 feet in height. Its white flowers give a subtle soft color to the garden that will produce beautiful green pods. Rare and hard to find. Is considered to be on the verge of extinction. “(Source Potager d’Antan)
