The ones I have grown are just called "Snow Peas" or "Oriental Snow Peas".
They are the flat peas used in stir fries. If you allow them to grow
too large though, you will get some that are tough tasting and they will
have some large peas inside. It's just like cucumbers; when you forget to
pick one (usually hiding somewhere), they get large and seedy. The snow
peas are very tender and sweet. Trust me, I don't like regular snap peas.
I've always disliked their flavor for some reason. Sort of like cooked
cabbage.

Penny
Zone 7b - North Carolina
"jim" wrote in message
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Hello,

I need advice on growing peas, i want to grow the variety that is used in
Chinese cooking called Dou Miu. I believe they are of the snow peas
variety
although i have come across infomation on the web saying that pea shoots
from any or most varieties can be used for this dish and again i've also
found stuff on the web saying that not all pea shoots & pods are edible?
can
someone tell me what i should be growing for dou mui?

thanks

J