Types of Peas

Types of Peas

There are three different types of peas: English or Shell Peas:  These peas are shelled which means that you don’t eat the shells or pods when mature. Snap or Sugar Snap Peas:   Snap peas are smaller than English Peas.  Also, the peas and the pods are edible.  The pods are rounded and thicker than snow […]

Cucumber Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Cucumbers

I found quite a few choices from Botanical Interests, Rare Seeds and Renee’s Garden for the different types of cucumbers. . . Gherkin Seed Ideas: Kirby Seed Ideas: Armenian/Middle Eastern Seed Ideas: English Seed Ideas: Garden Seed Ideas: Japanese/Asian Seed Ideas: Persian Seed Ideas: Specialty Seed Ideas:

Types of Cucumbers

Types of Cucumbers

Just because a cucumber is listed as a pickling doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some slices!  It just means that it is more popular to pickle gherkin and kirby cucumbers. Pickling – These have thicker skins and are shorter. Slicing – these have thinner skins and are longer. Check out the fruit category of vegetables […]