Pea, Snow—Pisum sativum L. (Macrocarpon group)

This document provides an overview of the snow pea (Pisum sativum L., Macrocarpon group), highlighting its characteristics, cultivation practices, and culinary uses. It explains the differences between snow peas and English peas, notes their adaptability to warmer climates, and identifies suitable...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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Pea
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139805
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description This document provides an overview of the snow pea (Pisum sativum L., Macrocarpon group), highlighting its characteristics, cultivation practices, and culinary uses. It explains the differences between snow peas and English peas, notes their adaptability to warmer climates, and identifies suitable varieties for Florida gardens. The document also emphasizes the snow pea’s popularity in both cooked and raw forms, particularly in Asian cuisine and home gardening. Original publication date May 1994.
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spelling doaj-art-e4de29805cf146bb8aa5334b9fe44f282025-08-20T02:50:17ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv110-1994Pea, Snow—Pisum sativum L. (Macrocarpon group)James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of the snow pea (Pisum sativum L., Macrocarpon group), highlighting its characteristics, cultivation practices, and culinary uses. It explains the differences between snow peas and English peas, notes their adaptability to warmer climates, and identifies suitable varieties for Florida gardens. The document also emphasizes the snow pea’s popularity in both cooked and raw forms, particularly in Asian cuisine and home gardening. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139805Pea
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Pea, Snow—Pisum sativum L. (Macrocarpon group)
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title Pea, Snow—Pisum sativum L. (Macrocarpon group)
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title_short Pea, Snow—Pisum sativum L. (Macrocarpon group)
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