Module 4. Plant life cycles Module 8. Pea life cycle Mystery

1. Module 4. Plant life cycles Module 8. Pea life cycle Mystery Pea life cycle

2. Peas How do they grow?

3. Peas are the seeds of a plant.They grow inside pods.

4. The pea seeds we use to grow pea plants are dry and hard, not like the soft, green ones we eat. Teachers should be aware that we do eat some �dried� peas. We often buy them as �pulses�; these usually need soaking overnight and are then added to soups and stews. Teachers should be aware that we do eat some �dried� peas. We often buy them as �pulses�; these usually need soaking overnight and are then added to soups and stews.

5. The pea seeds germinate when they absorb water and become softer. A small root grows first, then a small shoot.

7. The pea plant is called a vine and has tendrils which help it to climb as it grows.

8. Garden peas usually have white flowers. Bees may visit the flowers, but peas can self-pollinate.

9. Once the pea flowers are pollinated the pods begin to grow.

10. We harvest the peas to eat when the pods are fat and green.

11. We can save seed to grow peas again next year. We must let the pods ripen and dry on the vine. We harvest them and take out the seeds.

12. Pea moths

13. Peas have nodules on their roots