Field Peas can mean several different things. In America, south of the “Mason Dixon Line”, the word “Field Peas” is used to mean “Black-Eyed Peas.” In the northern States, it usually means Yellow or Green Peas, as those are the Field Peas grown there. The most widespread meaning, though, is that of peas which are…
Field Peas
Yellow Peas
Yellow Peas are “field peas”, which are meant to be used dried rather than eaten fresh. The skin (seed coat) of the peas is a light yellow. Inside, the peas are a darker yellow, though the colour fades when cooked. They are slightly larger than green peas. While a green pea will be 7.5 to…