peas
These green legumes are hard to beat fresh pulled compared to frozen.
Vegetable
Peas
Grower
Millbank Farm, Killinchy
Family
Legume
(also includes: broad beans and lentils.)
Growing
In season
July – September (planted in spring for summer use.)
Best in season
Summer
How to grow
Fairly tolerant legume. Fix their own nitrogen naturally. Labour intensive to harvest.
Eating
Buying and storing tips
Best kept refrigerated.
Recipe Inspiration
In creamy risottos.
In salads.
Whizzed up into pesto.
With bacon.
Health benefits
A great source of protein and form part of a healthy diet. High in vitamins A, B1 and B2.