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Pea pods #907352

Asked June 26, 2025, 12:13 PM EDT

What is this on my pea pods and are the peas safe to shell and eat?

Benton County Oregon

Expert Response

Thanks for contacting "ask extension" with your question about your peas. And thank you for sending such high quality photos!
 What you are seeing is called neoplastic growth.
These growths are  often associated with the absence of UV light (common in greenhouses) or in response to the presence of pea weevils.
They are not harmful to humans or the pea plant. Go ahead and enjoy your peas. 
Be on the lookout for adult weevils and hand-pick any  found on young plants. Older plants are seldom seriously damaged.
Happy gardening!




Deb K Replied June 26, 2025, 4:37 PM EDT

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