Peas
Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2020 "Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/
Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2020 "Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Peas can be grown for human consumption, livestock feed, or as green manure in organic production. Green manure varieties are ploughed down before they develop seeds and used as fertilizer for the soil. Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2020 Peas can be grown for human consumption, livestock feed, or as green manure in organic production. Green manure varieties are ploughed down before they develop seeds and used as fertilizer for the soil. Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/
Field peas and vegetable peas have different uses. The varieties grown in Saskatchewan fields are very different from the sweet peas grown in our gardens. Field peas are starchier and harvested when dry. After harvest peas are cleaned and processed in a number of ways. Including: split, soaked, canned, milled into flour, bagged, cooked, mashed, or sprouted. Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/
Farmer Checking Pea Plant Roots
A farmer digs up a pea plant to check its roots for nodulation. Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/
Nodes are home to nitrogen fixing bacteria called Rhizobia that are found in the soil. The Rhizobia convert nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia that creates amino acids and helps the plant grow. Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/
The Rhizobia in the nodes and the plant have a symbiotic relationship, meaning both participants benefit from it. The plant supplies the Rhizobia with sugars to feed on and the Rhizobia provides ammonia for the formation of amino acids. Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of peas and lentils. "Pulses" like peas and lentils are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of peas and lentils. "Pulses" like peas and lentils are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Farmer Shows How to Check Pea Crop
Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of peas and lentils. "Pulses" like peas and lentils are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
"Pulses" are the dry seeds of legume plants and include peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for more information on Fresh to Frozen Peas https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/fresh-to-frozen-peas/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of peas and lentils. "Pulses" like peas and lentils are high in protein and very high in fibre . They are a good source of protein and contain virtually no fat. #foodfact Check out this article for Harvesting Yellow Peas and Peace https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/harvesting-yellow-peas-and-peace/
Yellow peas are a "pulse" crop, which includes lentils, peas, chickpeas and beans. Pulses are high in minerals such as iron, zinc, and phosphorous as well as folate and other B-vitamins. #foodfact https://canadianfoodfocus.org/on-the-farm/harvesting-yellow-peas-and-peace/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK