PEAS

Fabaceae Pisum sativum

Availability:  June

Storage:  Like sweet corn, the sugar in peas converts to starch as soon as they're picked.  So eat them within 2-3 days and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.  Shelled peas also freeze well.

COOKING IDEAS AND RECIPES:

 

Alaska

A super-early heirlom from the 1880s. Great for canning and freezing.

Oregon Sugar Pod II

A snow pea that stays crunchy when cooked. Freezes well, too.

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