Purple peas: description and characteristics of varieties, cultivation and yield with photos

We treat this plant as a pampering plant: we plant it most often for children and call it by its diminutive name - peas.
And it can be fragrant or green. The first is for beauty and aroma, the second is for pleasure: crunch on green blades, feast on sweet peas. Few gardeners grow this vegetable, hoping for a serious harvest and preparations for the winter. Purple polka dot bed

Although peas are a very valuable vegetable crop, containing a rich set of vitamins and minerals. It is also one of the oldest, dating back thousands of years; one might say that many European and Eastern civilizations were nurtured on it. This fact has both material (archaeologists found dried peas in Stone Age excavations) and folklore (fairy-tale characters - King Pea, the pea jester, the princess and the pea).

The popularity of the legume plant in the vastness of the Old World was explained, firstly, by the fact that it is a very satisfying and nutritious protein product, and secondly, mature seeds (that is, dry peas) can be stored for years. But... first, vegetables from America, and then new technologies (canning, freezing) noticeably replaced shelling peas in European gardens and kitchens. Why grow, shell, store, and then soak dry peas for a long time, when tender, tasty and inexpensive canned peas, collected at the stage of milky-waxy ripeness, are on sale all year round?

So this legume has a place left exclusively in the children's garden.

So there is a place left for this legume crop exclusively in the children's garden, and even then - mainly for sweet sugar varieties, those that can be eaten directly in the crispy blades, since their leaves do not have a parchment layer.

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Characteristics of purple peas

Recently, people have begun to grow fewer peas, as they prefer to buy them in the store and not waste their time on planting and harvesting. But if a person wants to prepare food for the winter and make dishes only from fresh ingredients, it is better to grow them yourself.

In addition to their taste characteristics, purple peas will delight you with their appearance - they will decorate your summer cottage due to their original color and curly branches. When the time for flowering comes, a pleasant aroma can be heard around the plant.

It is also worth noting that the fruits are very easy to collect, since due to their dark color they differ from other plantings.

Classification of pea varieties

Shelling pea varieties

. Peas have a tough, parchment-like layer. And here the whole pods are not eaten. Here, the grains are aged until technical ripeness. And then, these peas are used to prepare porridges, soups and other pea dishes. Although, young green peas can be eaten fresh. But, only the young one, and the mature grains become starchy, low in juiciness, and tasteless. Dried peas boil well and are good for soups. And grains of technical ripeness can be successfully frozen, and such peas can also be preserved.

The best varieties are Telefon, Dinga, Prelado, Berkut, Adagumsky, Avola, Karina F1.

Sugar peas

. Used like asparagus. Here, unripe pods are used as food and are eaten whole. And this is because it lacks a parchment layer. Peas are harvested on the 10th day after flowering, and we have the most fleshy and juicy pods with small peas. By the way, mature beans here have a wrinkled appearance, and this is due to the large amount of moisture in the grains. And yet, such varieties are more likely to get sick and are affected by pests. Therefore, caring for them is more difficult.

The best varieties are Sugar Prince, Sugar Oregon, Sugar Girlfriend, Honey Pod, Baby Sugar, Alpha, Ambrosia, Oscar, Slider - Sugar, Zhegalova 112, Sugar 2, Purple King.

Tall varieties

. Plants from 120 cm and above are considered tall varieties. And they can reach a height of up to 2.5 m. Growing such varieties requires the installation of trellises, nets and support stakes. Such peas are more difficult to grow because the stems here can reach up to 2.5 m. But the costs are offset by a bountiful harvest. For example, varieties such as Sugar Snap, Miracle Shovel, Telephone, Blue Pod, Zhegalova 112, Velikan.

Low-growing pea varieties

. Unlike high grades, special structures are not needed here. A regular garter is enough here. And although the plants are small (up to 70 cm), in terms of the amount of harvest, they are almost as good as the giants. The best varieties are Shustrik, Miracle of Kelvedon, Early Gribovsky, Slider, Chinese, Vatan, Grandmother's Surprise.

Purpose of peas

Table varieties

— dishes are prepared only from ripe grains.

Canning

- unripe green peas for freezing and canning. By the way, usually such varieties are white-flowering and peeling. They are characterized by a low sugar content at technical ripeness and a rapid transition of soluble carbohydrates into starch.

Universal

- here, peas are used in both ripe and unripe forms.

Bean shape

. Here, shelling and sugar peas can be smooth or wrinkled (brain).

Smooth

. When ripe, these peas contain a lot of starch and always remain smooth (do not wrinkle). It is considered a table variety.

Brain (wrinkled)

. Contains a lot of sugar (from 6% to 9%). Can be used in the canning industry because it does not boil over. And also, it is used to make canned and frozen green peas. The grains shrink when they dry, and then they become like a brain. They are considered the sweetest, regardless of whether the peas are shelled or sugar. Note that these peas have an angular or square shape.

The best varieties are Tropar, Premium, Zaznayka, Dinga, Dakota, Gloriosa, Voronezh green, Monogram, Harp.

Ripening time

. Here, there are early ripening (45 - 60 days), mid ripening (60 - 80 days) and late ripening (80 or more days).

The best early varieties of peas are Aria, Bartesa, Virtush, Krasavchik,

"Whiskered" varieties without leaves

. Do not require supports or other devices. Such varieties themselves weave supports from their whiskers. Note that the whiskers in this case are “transformed” leaves. Without leaves, the process is impossible in principle. And yet, such varieties require better care.

The best varieties are Urbana, Hezbana, Usatiy nyan, Darunok, Slider-sugar, Afilla, Rocket, Bingo, Aksai mustachioed, Parus.

Colored peas

. Purple varieties have appeared quite recently. These are regular polka dots, just a different color. Contains the antioxidant anthocyanin. And it is considered very beneficial for the body. By the way, anthocyanin is destroyed during heat treatment, therefore, the real benefit from peas will only be when consumed fresh. In the end, it looks beautiful and exotic on the site.

The best varieties are Purple Sugar, Purple King, All Purple.

Varieties

Like other plants, purple peas have several varieties, namely:

Purple sugar;
Afilla;
Everything is purple;
Purple King;
Leafless sugar slider.

Each of them has its own composition and beneficial properties. Some people grow this or that variety specifically in order to enrich their body with missing vitamins. It is also worth considering that each of them has its own taste, so before planting you should also pay attention to this nuance.

Purple sugar

Purple sugar peas contain a sufficient amount of minerals and proteins. The height of the plant is one and a half meters. Its flowers are purple and have an original aroma. The plant blooms from May to the end of June. For this variety to fully ripen, 65-75 days are enough. Purple sugar has pods that are up to 8 centimeters long, and the peas, at the waxy stage of ripeness, will be green.

People grow it for different purposes: some as a decorative component of the site, and some specifically for food consumption. Purple sugar is mainly used to make purees, salad or soup. Compared to ordinary peas, its yield is lower.

Purple King

This variety of peas is distinguished by purple pods and green peas. When flowering occurs, the plant is covered with pink buds. That is why it is often used as a decorative component of a site. During the fruiting period, the purple color of the fruit makes peas stand out from other green plants.

Its height is 85-90 centimeters. This variety withstands temperature changes well. Speaking of young shoots, they are capable of bearing even minor frosts. From one cubic meter you can harvest one and a half kilograms of fruit. No special care is required here; it is enough to occasionally water the peas and fertilize them.

The Purple King is able to grow without previously prepared support. If a person wants to get the maximum benefit from these peas, it is advisable for him to consume the fruits fresh. The plant ripens a month after flowering is completed.

Everything is purple

This variety is classified as mid-season. It is harvested 70 days after planting. One pod 10 centimeters long contains 9 green peas. The valves are always purple.

The plant can reach 2 meters in height. These peas gained popularity due to their good yield, external beauty and original taste. No special care is required here; compliance with standard agrotechnical rules is sufficient.

Leafless sugar slider

Sugar slider peas are an early type of crop. This plant has no leaves and grows without support. This is explained by the fact that the tendril leaves intertwine with each other, thereby supporting each other.

One pod contains up to 9 peas. This variety is well suited for freezing, preparing salads, and preserving for the winter. In order for the yield to be high, the soil under the plant should always be loose, and watering should be done in a timely manner.

Afilla

Afilla belongs to the late varieties of peas. Its height is only half a meter. Regarding the yield, the situation here will depend on the summer resident. If the beans are removed in a timely manner, new ones will grow in this place. This means that there is an opportunity to influence the increase in fruiting period. The rules for caring for this variety are the same as for all others.

Varieties of leafless peas

If you can’t eat the entire harvest fresh, you can can it or freeze it. And for those who care, first of all, not about beauty, but about ease of cultivation and duration of fruiting, you should pay attention to varieties of leafless peas . The foliage on these plants has completely transformed into tendrils; short, light shoots, intertwining and clinging to each other, support themselves, so they are grown without supports. One of the varieties is called “Leafless creeper sugar” .
This early ripening pea variety (the period from germination to the beginning of technical ripeness is 53–55 days) is distinguished by one of the longest periods of fruiting among early varieties. The plant is 70–75 cm high. The beans are light green, slightly curved, narrow, up to 10 cm long. Another variety of leafless pea - 'Afilla' - is late-ripening, shoot height is 50–55 cm. The beans are dark green in color, large, each containing 6–9 sweet peas. Regular harvesting promotes the appearance of new beans. Another advantage of this variety is its resistance to powdery mildew. Text: O. Uvarova. Photo: Fotolia.com, Fotodom.ru.

Growing rules

First, a person must understand which place will be the most profitable for cultivation. For each variety, areas with virtually no drafts and good lighting are well suited. When choosing a plant variety, it is worth considering the climate of the region. If there is increased acidity in the soil in the garden, peas will not grow here. Therefore, it is worth considering that the plant loves fertile soil.

Features of care

Purple pea varieties do not require much care. You need to adhere to the same rules as in the case of ordinary green peas. A summer resident needs, first of all, to remove weeds in a timely manner, loosen the bed and fertilize. For a good harvest, the plant should be fertilized twice during the entire growing season. For feeding, use any of the complex fertilizers, which are applied before flowering and at the moment the ovaries appear. Also, do not forget about regular watering to prevent the soil from drying out.

The best varieties of peas

Telephone (hulling, brain, tall, large-fruited late)

A late-ripening variety, where ripening occurs in 100 - 110 days. Grows up to three meters in height. And he needs good support. For example, raspberry bushes are suitable for this. Peas are of the brain variety and therefore sweet. The pod can be up to 11 cm long and contains 7 - 10 peas. It is also important that the ripening period is extended. For example, at the top the peas are still blooming, but at the bottom you can harvest. Such a powerful plant requires nutritious soil, loam with a neutral reaction.

Alpha (sugar, short, ultra-early, mustachioed)

. The variety ripens in 45 - 50 days (ultra-early). It reaches a height of 50 cm, sometimes a little more. The pods can be 7 - 9 cm in length, and they can contain 7 - 10 medium-sized, sweet peas. And since it is a sugar variety, it can be frozen, canned and consumed fresh. Note that both pods and grains are used. Peas are resistant to many diseases (fusarium blight, ascochyta blight). And yet, it does not require special agricultural technology. Also, the plant has a thick stem, and the “mustache” prevents the plants from falling. Here, the stems are intertwined with tendrils, and as a result, thickets are obtained that last until autumn (without supports).

Dinga (husking, mid-season, medium-growing)

. The variety is from Germany, is considered mid-season, and ripens in 53 - 70 days. It can grow up to 95 cm in height. It is not small, so it needs supports. Pea pods grow as long as 9 - 11 cm, while the number of peas can be 9 - 10 pieces. The seeds are wrinkled and light green. Productivity at the level of 0.5 kg - 1.1 kg per 1 sq. m plot. The taste is good. Intended for canning, freezing, and young peas can (even should) be consumed fresh. By the way, the variety is not susceptible to fusarium, but is highly susceptible to powdery mildew and bean yellow mosaic virus. The flowers on the plant are white and large, 2 per peduncle.

Ambrosia

Ambrosia (sugar, mid-growth, early)

. A popular early ripening variety that ripens in 45 - 55 days. The height ranges from 50 cm to 70 cm, and it is advisable to grow it on supports. The pods can reach a length of 9 cm, and you can find 7 - 8 tasty peas in them. The pods lack a parchment layer, so they are eaten whole. The beans have thick and fleshy walls and a sweet taste. When technically ripe, grains are green, but when biologically ripe, they become light yellow and wrinkled. The purpose is universal. Harvest from the 1st quarter. m of area can reach 1.2 kg. Moderately resistant to diseases. Ripens together.

Avola (hulling, low growing, early)

. An early ripening variety from the Czech Republic with a ripening period of 50 - 55 days. The plant grows in height up to 65 cm - 75 cm. It is advisable to grow it on supports. The beans are on average 8 cm, and they contain 7 - 8 tasty peas. Which are dark green in color and the same size. The purpose is universal. This means you can freeze, preserve and eat fresh. Resistant variety to Fusarium wilt. And yet, it can be successfully grown in heavy soils and shady areas. The yield can be 40 kg - 70 kg from 1 hundred square meters. Note that, like any pea, the variety enriches the soil with nitrogen.

Zhegalova 112

Zhegalova 112 (sugar, tall, large-fruited, mid-season)

. The variety ripens to technical ripeness in 50–60 days, and to biological ripeness in 90–100 days. On the peduncle there may be 1 - 2 white flowers and large in size. The height of the plant is 120 cm - 180 cm, and requires support. The beans can reach 10 cm - 15 cm, and there are usually 7 - 8 tasty peas inside. The shape of the pods is slightly curved. The color is light green. Characteristic for the variety is a friendly yield. Harvest from the 1st quarter. m of area can reach 1.4 kg. The taste is excellent. Recommended for fresh consumption. It is consumed whole because it does not have a parchment layer (like all sugar varieties).

On a note!
On some varieties, pods grow more than 10 cm, and these are large-fruited pea varieties. Typically, they are mid- or late-ripening. Almost always, these are powerful plants that can support a dozen large pods with large peas. For example, Telephone, Zhegalova 112, Prelado.

Golden eagle (hulled, medium-sized, mid-season)

. The growing season here lasts between 60 and 75 days. Plant height can be 70 cm - 80 cm (average), and therefore, it is advisable to grow peas on supports. The variety is drought-resistant and also resistant to ascochyta blight. The beans are narrow, blunt-nosed and long (up to 10 cm). Inside which you can usually find 9 - 10 sweet peas. Note that the grains here are of the brain type. This means that they become wrinkled when ripe. Productivity - 60 - 90 c/ha. The purpose is universal. This means that peas can be frozen, canned and eaten fresh.

Oscar (sugar, early, medium-grown)

. The variety ripens in 53 - 55 days. Where, you get quite large pods that can be consumed whole. But this is only at the beginning, and then a parchment layer appears. Beans can be up to 9 cm in length. The number of peas in one pod is 10-12 grains, which are tasty, sweet, uniform and large. The variety is characterized by good yield and disease resistance.

Adagumsky

Adagumsky (husking, mid-season, medium-growing)

. The variety ripens in 55 - 70 days. The plants are medium-sized, 60 cm - 70 cm. It is characterized by: good germination, unpretentiousness, disease resistance and rapid ripening. The beans are medium-sized, ranging from 6 cm to 8 cm, and each contains 5 to 8 tasty and sweet peas. Peas can be consumed fresh, frozen or canned.

Sugar 2 (sugar, mid-season, low-growing)

. The ripening period for the variety is 50 - 65 days (mid-season). The plant can grow up to 70 cm in height. The variety is resistant to lodging and diseases. The pods are 6 cm - 8 cm, and sometimes 10 cm. Moreover, each bean contains 5 - 7 tasty and sweet peas. Both blades and grains, which have an excellent taste, are eaten. By the way, the shoulder blades are soft and juicy, as well as sweet. Suitable for processing and for fresh consumption.

Leafless pea varieties

On a note!
Here the leaves turn into tendrils. And this is very convenient, because no supports are needed. The plants just cling to each other, that's all. Just right for lazy people. This is a fashion trend and looks beautiful.

Slider - sugar (sugar, medium-sized, early, leafless)

The variety can safely be called ultra-early ripening, which ripens in 50 - 55 days.
It has an average height of 70 cm - 80 cm. But, due to its “mustache”, it does not lodge. And yet, it is characterized by a long fruiting period. The pods are narrow and long in shape (9 cm - 10 cm). And in each, you can find 7 - 8 sweet and tasty peas. Harvest per sq. m of plot is in the range of 0.4 kg - 0.5 kg. Next, I would like to note its universal purpose. Where you can eat the shoulder blades, and then freeze, preserve and use them for preparing various dishes. Mustachioed nanny (sugar, medium-sized, mid-season, leafless)

. The ripening period of the variety is 60 - 65 days. Grows up to 80 cm in height (rarely higher). The pods can reach a size of up to 10 cm. And in them, you can see on average 8 peas of good quality. Young beans do not have a parchment layer and are therefore eaten whole with the pod. The ability to grow without support characterizes the variety.

Colored pea varieties

Purple King (sugar, mid-growth, mid-season)

The growing season of the variety is 60 - 75 days (this is mid-season). The plant grows up to 1 m in height. Here, the variety is characterized by a dark purple color of the pods. Which, like all sugar varieties, can be eaten whole. By the way, the grains have the usual color for peas - light green. The purple color gives us the antioxidant anthocyanin. And during heat treatment it disappears. And then it means that fresh peas will be the most beneficial for the body. The beans can be up to 10 cm in length. Productivity 1.5 kg from the 1st quarter. m plot. And yet, against a green background, the purple pods are clearly visible. Such peas can completely decorate the garden.

Purple sugar (sugar, mid-season, high-rise)

. A variety with a ripening period of 60 - 70 days. It is tall and reaches a height of 1.5 m. Supports are required. The beans are purple in color and the grains are the usual green color. The pods can be up to 8 cm in length. The presence of anthocyanin is beneficial. The purpose is universal. Suitable for decorating an area because it looks beautiful. The yield is not impressive, and if you need a good harvest, then you should pay attention to other higher-yielding varieties.

Good luck to you!

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the benefits of the plant are the following:

substances contained in purple peas actively fight cancer cells;
attractive appearance;
high protein content;
versatility in cooking;
high concentration of vitamins;
affects the improvement of the functioning of the heart, kidneys and liver.

Speaking of disadvantages, we can only note here that peas can increase gas formation. Also, it should not be consumed in large quantities by older people and those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract.