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Red lentils pack a punch with around 26% protein by weight, making them an excellent source of plant-based protein. Green peas also offer a decent protein content of about 5% by weight. While red ...

To some, peas are a reminder of Gregor Mendel, father of modern genetics, who used pea plants for his breeding experiments. To others, fresh green peas simply bring a pop of color to dishes that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When the trees are bare and the sky still threatens snow, it's time to plant peas. These hardy, yet tender and tasty vegetables are the vanguard of the garden. Peas are a cool ...

This week’s weather suggests spring may be far away, but gardeners can satisfy their spring fever by planting garden peas this month. Garden peas (Pisum sativum L.) are cool-season crops that include ...

One of the Earth’s oldest vegetables, archaeologists tell us that the garden pea has been around since 4800 B.C. I’ll bet even these first farmers had a hunch about what modern horticulture has ...