Library

Pea Shoots

Carol Miles and, Madhu Sonde (June, 2003)

Summary

Pea shoots are the young, tender vine tips of green or garden peas and are eaten as a vegetable. Today, pea shoots are a popular specialty vegetable in some parts of Asia and Africa, and they are gaining popularity in the U.S. This publication tells about the climate, soils, fertilizers, selecting a variety to plant, planting, pest control, irrigation, harvesting, storage, marketing, and nutritional value of pea shoots.