Attribute |
Specification |
Type |
Garden peas (also known as green peas or English peas) |
Shape |
Round or slightly oval seeds inside elongated pods |
Pod Texture |
Smooth and slightly waxy (non-edible in some varieties) |
Pod Color |
Bright to dark green |
Seed Color |
Light green |
Average Pod Length |
5 to 10 cm |
Seed Diameter |
0.5 to 1 cm |
Taste |
Sweet, fresh, and slightly starchy |
Flesh Texture |
Tender yet firm |
Weight per 100 Seeds |
15 to 25 grams (varies by variety) |
Moisture Content |
High when fresh |
Harvest Season |
Spring to early summer |
Maturity Indicator |
Pods are plump and bright green when ready for harvest |