News|Articles|January 3, 2025

History of peas

Fun fact! Peas are considered one of the oldest cultivated crops with ancient remains of the crop found in the Middle East dating back to the late Neolithic Period.

Peas are considered one of the oldest cultivated crops with ancient remains of the crop found in the Middle East dating back to the late Neolithic Period.

Source: Pea. Britannica. January 3, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/plant/pea (accessed 2025-01-03).

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