Peas provide a sweet taste of nature

IS there anything comparable to the delicate, delectable and innocently sweet taste of fresh peas popped straight from the pod?

These bursts of green, garden-tasting goodness are straightforward to sow and grow, and are more-ishly good when munched straight from the plant. Peas are the best crop for interesting children in the veggie garden and their sugary taste makes them a perfect, nutrient-rich ‘snack’ for all ages to chomp.

From plain podded to purple podded, mangetout to sugar snap, dwarf (requiring little or no support) to enormously tall, there is a pea variety to satisfy everyone.