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PEAS
Peas are an extremely versatile crop for hydroponic systems.
Not only are there varieties with edible pods, but the flowers,
shoots, and tendrils can all be grown as either gourmet fresh
vegetables or as attractive garnishes and additions to salads.
Fresh shell peas can be produced in hydroponic systems;
however, they take up considerable space for the yield of
young peas produced. Instead, snow peas, snap peas, and pea
shoots are typical speciality hydroponic crops.
Snow peas, be it the yellow, purple, or traditional green
varieties, are often a highly priced fresh produce item and
thus are grown in hydroponic greenhouses year-round. These
are easy to grow but must be harvested at the correct stage
before the young seeds inside the pod begin to develop. For
edible pea flowers, there are the common white flowered
types, as well as red flowered varieties. Afila type pea variet-
ies, which produce vines with many tendrils but few leaves,
are useful pea shoot/tendril cultivation, but they can be used
to harvest pods as well.
Micro green pea shoots are grown hydroponically to be used as a salad
green and garnish.
grow cycle
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