They are all climbing plants and members of the legume family and they are easily grown in containers or in a small space. Let’s learn a little more about each.
Garden peas are sometimes called sweet peas or English peas. The pods are firm and rounded, but you must shell them, remove the peas inside, then discard the pods before eating. The peas are sweet and may be eaten raw or cooked; these are the peas you typically see canned or in the freezer section. They are also more commonly found in farmers markets; you may start looking for them at local farmers markets in the spring.
Petit pois These are as the name suggests smaller than standard peas, although they are in fact the same variety – just picked earlier when they have a slightly sweeter flavour. Uses: See peas, above.
What vitamins are in garden peas?
Garden Peas are a source of vitamins A and C, antioxidants that may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Vitamin A helps maintain eye health while Vitamin C helps protect skin from bruising, helps heal cuts and keeps gums healthy. Eating foods with vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, which helps your body fight fatigue.
Peas also provide potassium, vitamin K, magnesium, and fiber. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure, vitamin K and magnesium help build and maintain strong bones, and fiber helps control cholesterol and keeps your regular.
Peas are also a source of folate, which may reduce your risk of heart disease. Eating foods with folate before pregnancy helps lower the risk of delivering a baby with neural tube defects.
When should I pick my peas?
Peas are of best quality when they are immature and fully expanded, but not hard and starchy. Peas should be cooked soon after being picked because their quality, like that of sweet corn, deteriorates rapidly.
Very small green peas are known as petite pois. They are not a variety of pea but merely green peas that have been picked before full maturity.
French Peas – A Taste of France – Les Petits Pois à la Française
FAQ
Are petit pois better than peas?
Why are peas called petit pois?
Are petite peas and green peas the same?
Are petit pois baby peas?
What is the difference between petit pois & peas?
Peas and petit pois may look alike, but there is a significant difference between their nutritional value. The petite variety is harvested earlier, making it smaller and sweeter than regular peas. This means petit pois have a more delicate flavor profile and a softer texture.
Is an allergy to peas common?
The top food allergies are milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish; allergies to legumes including peas are thought to be the next most common allergy. People are usually not allergic to all legumes, but allergy to more than one legume often occurs.
Are Petit Pois peas good for You?
Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other nutrients, such as vitamins A and B and coumestrol, help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
What does a petit pois taste like?
Petit pois are much smaller than your average garden pea, and often taste sweeter too. With a soft skin and a slightly buttery taste, these Taste the Difference peas are picked and frozen in Yorkshire before landing on your plate. Which is better garden peas or petit pois?