Guest guest Posted December 30, 2001 Report Share Posted December 30, 2001 Evening JoAnn, >There are peas which are considered legumes. Listed were the >chickpeas, black-eyed peas, and split peas (both green and yellow). >Otherwise, they are not classified as a legume, per se. Perhaps >something to do with the processing? Just a thought. I searched the USDA nutritional information database for peas and was unable to identify the type we grow and eat throughout the south. The fact is, field peas are a common staple among certain groups. When picked at the best stage and cooked the typical way, they are so good, even if they are a bit evil, we still eat them like they are going out of style. In times past, I have grown a few acres of field peas. One year it was extremely dry. Few peas were available in our area. The peas I grew were irrigated and produced very well. Typical yield runs from 75 to 115 bushels per acre. I sold the ones I grew for $ 15.00 per bushel, as a " pick your own " crop. Still, I would like to see the nutritional information for " southern peas " , " field peas " , or whatever they might be called. Possibly these are the same as " chic peas " . Checking again, I now believe they are called " cowpeas " by the USDA. Based on this, I added that listing to my Trailmix page. when I compared the listing with BlackEye peas, I used the same data information. Oh well..... no matter which one you view, you will get the same. www.fugitt.com/trailmix.htm At one time, I was growing 22 to 25 tons of produce in my spare time while working a full time job. I felt that full time, I could grow 100 to 125 tons of produce per year. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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