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How do snap peas and edamame differ?

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Edamame is a name for an Asian way of preparing soybeans (soybeans originated in Asia). Simply put, they're soybeans picked before maturity, and then steamed. read more

Snap peas are a European plant (so they don’t even come from the same place as soybeans), and unlike edamame, you typically eat the pods along with beans, as the pods are less fibrous and tough than those of soybeans. They are also often eaten raw but can be cooked in stir fry, pasta primavera, etc. read more

Although their needs differ, both snow peas and edamame face challenges with soil moisture and drainage. Standing water can cause either plant to rot in the soil. Snow peas cannot tolerate dry soil, while established edamame plants should be watered only when the top of the soil is dry. read more

Peas: small, round and green; sold fresh, frozen, dried or canned. Snow peas: edible whole pods with unripened peas inside; pods rather flat; sold fresh or canned; called chicharo or sitsaro in the Philippines. Snap peas: like snow peas, edible whole pods with unripened peas inside; pods rounder than snow peas; sold fresh or canned. read more

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