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 […]

Types of Brussels Sprouts

Types of Brussels Sprouts

While you can have some color variation (green or red/purple) for brussels sprouts, the main types differ in size and maturity. For a my grow beds, I prefer to grow the shorter ones because I am always trying to maximize my harvests. Short– grows 2 feet tall and under and typically mature in less than […]