Varieties grown: Oregon Sugar Pod II, Sugar Ann

There’s nothing like the flavor of a fresh-picked pea to herald in spring. We grow two types of peas: snap and snow. The outer pod of both sugarsnap and snow peas can be eaten.

How to use snow and snap peas:

• In stirfries and pasta dishes, they just need a couple minutes of cooking time

• Chopped coarsely into tossed salad

• Snacked on raw; they’re amazing alone or with your favorite dip

How to store them: In the refrigerator, inside a non-breathable container (plastic bag, glass or plastic storage tub, etc.).