Specification |
Green Peas |
Shape |
Small, round, and slightly oval |
Size |
Small (typically 0.5 to 1 cm in diameter) |
Skin Color |
Bright green when fresh |
Flesh Color |
Pale green |
Texture |
Smooth and tender, with a slightly starchy feel |
Taste |
Mildly sweet and fresh |
Aroma |
Fresh and grassy |
Pod Size |
5 to 10 cm long (varies by variety) |
Seed Content |
Numerous small, round seeds inside each pod |
Maturity Duration |
60 to 100 days (depending on variety) |
Keeping Quality |
Best when fresh, can be frozen or canned for long-term storage |
Common Varieties |
Little Marvel, Green Arrow, Wando, Early Alaska |