Early or June Peas is another name for English Peas. These are served removed from the pod. These are an early maturing legume. They have a natural sweet flavor. The pods should be tender and green with no yellow showing through, as this denotes over ripeness. The pods should crackle when open. Buy for immediate use as they loose their sugar and sweetness the longer away from harvest time.

Avoid flat, dry and mottled looking pods. Peas are one of the earliest of the summer harvest vegetables. They are graded U.S.#1 and U.S. Fancy. 

Peas should be stored at 33 to 38 degrees F. One pound of peas will produce 5 oz. shelled and serve two with 2 1/2 oz. portions. 30# bushel will produce 10# shelled peas and 60 2 1/2 ounce peas. 30% yield.

Pack size: bushel 30/35 lbs. net=35-40# gross.

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