Types of Radishes

Types of Radishes

There are two types of radishes: Spring:  These radishes are typically smaller in size and grow quickly.  They can be round or oblong.  Their flavor can be mild or spicy.  You can sow them in the spring or the fall.  Some examples include Easter Egg and French Breakfast. Winter:  These radishes are typically longer, bigger and/or fatter and […]

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 […]

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 […]