Pea - Snap - Cascadia

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Pea - Snap - Cascadia

They have a much better taste than store bought peas. Snap peas came on the scene in the 70's and just like snap or green beans, the pods and all are consumed. Snap peas prefer well drained soil and they should be kept evenly moist. Plant in the early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In mild climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. They can be served raw with dip, steamed or stir-fried. Peas that are too mature will cause the plant to stop producing. Snap peas should be harvested when the pods are plump. The short 30 inch vines are self supporting. The Pea Snap Cascadia, 'Pisum sativum', is the best snap pea since Sugar Ann! The pods and the peas are edible. Cascadia has 3 inch deep green, thick, juicy pods that are very flavorful. ... additional info

 

Zinnia - Canary Bird The Canary Bird Zinnia, 'Zinnia elegans', produces large 4 to 5 inch brilliant yellow flowers on 3 foot tall plants. The Zinnia plant is very easy to grow. For long hot summers, nothing beats zinnias for brilliant bloom color and long bloom period. The Canary Bird Zinnia is an annual plant that produces the best flowers in full sun. Zinnia elegans prefer rich, deep and well drained soil. For best results mix a high phosphorus, low nitrogen fertilizer in with the soil. Plant in late spring, about two week after average last frost. Canary Bird Zinnias are great for cut and dried flowers and are also excellent in large pots and containers.

Pea - Snap - Cascadia