Shelling Purple Hull Peas - July 2010 - Vegetable Garden

[mufceire]

Excellent video, very informative and equally as interesting! I want to move from Ireland and have your farm!! :)

[webcajun]

@mufceire ...Everything is for sale at the right price. LOL.....Donald

[keptyeti]

Dog eating peas = awesome!

[webcajun]

@keptyeti ...Yeah she'd eat lots of stuff out the garden.......Donald

[ElizabethAGreene]

Do you dry the peas ? If so, how?

[webcajun]

@ElizabethAGreene ... I just allow the pods to dry on the plant before harvesting.......Donald

[nmbr1bldr]

You did not list where I can buy one of these Donald. Thx.

[webcajun]

@nmbr1bldr ... Go to my web site top left hand corner home page. It usually takes 7-10 days for em to ship......Donald

[grizzly20002]

can it shell dry beans

[webcajun]

@grizzly20002 ... It sure can.......Donald

[R6bbie]

you got one nice operation going on there :)

[webcajun]

@R6bbie ... It's really nice having the right tool for the job.......Donald

[michaelplesch]

Good morning Donald, I'm just a little curious as to how you prepare and serve your purple hull peas. Will you share your secret with us?

[webcajun]

@michaelplesch ...I did a cooking video on them last year I think. Check it out......Donald

[441rider]

Shelled out for the sheller. Great vid I'm looking for plans.

[webcajun]

@441rider ...They are a lot faster than shelling by hand......Donald

[michaelplesch]

Thanks, I've really enjoyed and hope to continue to enjoy your video's. Seeing them reminds me of back in the 1950's and early 60's when watching farming show's on television. See ya! Mp

[webcajun]

@michaelplesch ...Glad you enjoy the videos......Donald

[shelmarie87]

Wow, seeing something like that actually makes me want to plant peas! Hmm.. but no, I've got enough planned for the little bit of space I have already. lol. Why does an electric pea sheller have to be so darn BIG though? I don't see why there can't be something not much bigger than that manual sheller (just add a motor and belt)... especially considering, like you said, it shells faster than you can put them through. BTW I LOVE seeing your dogs! Black labs are near the very top of my list!

[webcajun]

@shelmarie87 ...I know what you mean about the size but it sure works well. Glad you enjoy the videos.....Donald

[fzfamilyhomestead]

I'd love one of those! However for now we'll have to stick with a chair on the porch & purple fingernails...lol

Take care.

[webcajun]

@fzfamilyhomestead ... hey nothing wrong with shelling by hand, just takes longer but who's in a rush? I'm only planting enough for the family this year so the sheller will be a little overkill.....Donald

[webcajun]

@ElShadaiLives ... you can do in a few minutes what would take hours before. Hang on to it........Donald

[potboy321]

Awesome! Nice little gadget.

[webcajun]

@potboy321 ... saves a lot of time.........Donald

[TnWormsCastings]

what the cost you?

[webcajun]

@TnWormsCastings ... more than I wanted to spend but it was worth it........Donald

[guest2424]

MORE POWER! Nice.

I wonder if you could somehow hook up like a funnel to a skinny tube with a curve toward the feeder that acts like a slide to automatically align them to enter under that thing straight and do it faster with less work. Like more of an industrial version. It might jam up, i don't know. It depends on how much you are going to process at a time and how long it takes, to decide if its worth making one.

LOL @ ending.

[webcajun]

@guest2424 ... that may just work. They do have to be fed into the rollers fairly straight or the hull will fall in with the peas......Donald

[ExmoorMist]

Hey Donald .glad to see the garden is growing a treat :)

BTW our jack russell is obsessed with peas!!!

[webcajun]

@ExmoorMist ... Lucy loves em but then again she'll eat just about anything.  lol.......Donald

[DoctorsWife56]

You are so right about those "Top Pick" peas, buy extra if you see them. Our Farmer's Co-Op carries them, but runs out quick. I love your new gadget! 

[webcajun]

@DoctorsWife56 ... the seed are really hard to find. Several people on the forum bought 50 lb. sacks and are letting members have em at their cost. Cooking a pot of "Top Pick" today with some bacon, onion, bell pepper, wax peppers and Tony's seasoning. Cook em today, eat em tomorrow. lol.......Donald

[traptfan777]

Mr Donald you are so spoiled lol and your dog gives me the best laughs. By the way those peas are so good the only problem is i did not grow enough and you cant find fresh ones any where. I will grow lots more next time...

[webcajun]

@traptfan777 ... those purple hull peas have moved way up to the top of the list. Taste great, easy to grow, harvest and put up. Got to just love em........Donald

[wsarris424]

I would hate to invest money into something I could do by hand, but you're going through so much volume, its very worth it IMO. And if/when times do get bad, you're going to be happy you have it because the more food you can produce, the more you're going to be able to sell or trade if you wanted to.

[webcajun]

@wsarris424 ... if you let the peas dry out on the plants you could shell out enough to feed the family for a year and not need to can or freeze them. The peas are right up there with Irish Potatoes as the "Best to Plant" IMO...... Donald

[park3366]

You might have to be careful with the cover off from the rolling things from your hands.

[webcajun]

@park3366 ... you are correct, the cover should be on while shelling. I only took it off for the video....... Donald

[alderaforall]

looks like money well spent to me.

[webcajun]

@alderaforall ... yes it was.......Donald

[livelearnfree]

Thanks for uploading. Fun and interesting to watch. Makes me miss the dirty south, the folks, and of course, fresh purple hulls! lol

[webcajun]

@livelearnfree ... those purple hull sure are good.......Donald

[dljones33]

That dog isn't right!

[webcajun]

@dljones33 ... when times get hard I want to follow her around. She'll find something to eat. lol.......Donald

[webcajun]

@rm83present ... thanks and glad you enjoyed.......Donald

[kastnmagic]

Looks just like an old wringer...

[webcajun]

@kastnmagic ... yes it does. The only difference is the rollers are rubber coated to grab better........Donald

[1jiffy2pop3]

Sir, what is the name and model of this sheller? Where do you get one and what does it cost?

Thanks,

Ke

[webcajun]

@1jiffy2pop3 ... Hey Ke, it's the "Little Sheller" from Taylor Manufacturing. Do a search online for prices, they vary a lot........Donald

[garyl0658]

My wife said that if you wet the peas before shelling they will go through the sheller better.

[webcajun]

@garyl0658 ... I may try a few next time. Thanks.......Donald

[ScottieDTV]

That sure makes life easier...

[webcajun]

@ScottieDTV ... yes it does.......Donald

[BradAu73]

lol typical labradore

[webcajun]

@BradAu73 ... Imagine having two, both jealous of each other. They can make me laugh sometimes. They each have their spot to ride on the golf cart and now I have a cat that wants to ride too. Running out of room........Donald

[brandt77]

now all you need is a little bacon and you'll be in business! Love them peas!

[webcajun]

@brandt77 ... bacon or ground meat.......Donald

[webcajun]

@holton2 ... yea they are good and very productive.......Donald

[1fanger]

Are they cowpeas? Thanks

[webcajun]

@1fanger ... "Top Pick" Pink Eyed Purple Hull Peas.......Donald

[1fanger]

Them hounds steal the show.

[webcajun]

@1fanger ... both Molly and Lucy are never more than a few steps away. Love riding on the golf cart too........Donald

[Noz7777]

I enjoyed that - although I was really interested that you called those 'peas' as if I saw them in the shop I would definitely call them beans! I'm in Australia!

I'm really confused about why you buy the seed every year... peas and beans are so easy to save the seed - you just leave the pods on the bushes until they dry - save the pods somewhere dry and airy - and shell them just before you plant the seed in the ground!

[wmkk808]

I really like the economical one.

[9aspengold5]

@noslrac1980 I'm betting you're right. LOL

[ransom47]

Another great video.

Ransom

Houston, Texas

[webcajun]

@ransom47 ... Hey Ransom, that machine makes shelling peas a pleasure. Thanks.......Donald

[72542]

Great video Donald. We usually only plant enough purple hull peas to harvest about 3-5 pounds of peas, and we shell by hand. We are planning to increase the pea planting by several times next spring and had been discussing a pea sheller like the manual one that you use. After seeing your video, I believe that we'll skip it and look for something better.

[webcajun]

@72542 ... the manual, hand crank sheller lasted a whole day before it started acting up. It was a waste of time and money. The electric sheller is expensive but it should last a lifetime. There are several on the "Forum" who have the sheller and they all love it........Donald

[59Gretsch]

GRanny use to shell hers .... by hand while watching TV.

I helped a little.

[webcajun]

@59Gretsch ... I enjoy shelling them by hand if I don't have too many. One day I picked 8 1/2 buckets of peas which is just too much to do by hand........Donald

[MrLarryHorse]

Great video Donald. I always look forward to a new episode. Do you can the peas, can you freeze them?

[webcajun]

@MrLarryHorse ... hey Larry, you can freeze em or can em either way is good. If you freeze em make sure you cover them with water so they don't freezer burn........Donald

[Rdrake1413]

hey Donald thats a pretty nice pea sheller. I have shelled pea by hand my whole life. never had money for anything that fancy but man would I love to have one. Have shelled so many purple hull peas that my finger tips are purple. Great video as always. Robert

[webcajun]

@Rdrake1413 ... as many peas that I planted this year I needed one. I think my final total was around 140 lbs. of shelled peas. That's a lot of picking and shelling. lol.....Donald

[webcajun]

@connjamm19 ... it's a dog that'll eat anything. lol......Donald

[webcajun]

@noslrac1980 ... been putting the hulls in the compost pile this year.......Donald

[webcajun]

@Darrenc68 ... The peas are finished and now it's Okra. Lots of work this time of the year........Donald

[marieatthelake]

Do you have any specific requirements for your seeds when you buy them? Do you buy your seeds from one place or several places? Thank you.

[webcajun]

@marieatthelake ... This variety is "Top Pick" Pink Eyed Purple Hull Peas. Very hard to find the seed so when you do buy enough to last a few years...... Donald

[Iloveinsegnamento]

I like your new sheller, but I'd go with the economical one just cause it's so dang CUTE! What do you do with all those peas??? Congrats on your new pea sheller...no more cranking the handle yea!! :-)

[webcajun]

@Iloveinsegnamento ... I can some, give some away and sell the rest to help pay for the seed.......Donald

[antibean911]

That is the only dog I ever saw that willingly eats vegetables,lol.

[webcajun]

@antibean911 ... she like tomatoes, corn on the cob, okra, carrots and peas. She's not picky.....Donald

[1DRock37167]

That is one handy machine!

She sure is pretty, even if she eats up all the profits! LOL

[webcajun]

@1DRock37167 ... she watches for one to hit the floor then she goes to work.......Donald

[Praxxus55712]

Hey Donald, your dog shells peas just like me!! :)

btw are those peas sorta like blackeyed peas? They don't look like regular green peas. I've never grown those before.

[webcajun]

@Praxxus55712 ... kind of like blackeye but taste much better. They are ready to pick in about 60 days so you would have plenty time for a crop in your area.......Donald

[nikki4612]

Donald - Love the video. How do you cook your purple hulled peas?

Nikki in Ponchatoula

[webcajun]

@nikki4612 ... Hey Nikki, with onion, peppers, tony's and either bacon, sausage or ground meat. They are good.......Donald

[seekerofAdventure]

i need to get one of those :)

[webcajun]

@seekerofAdventure ... works pretty well that's for sure.......Donald

[crewlla]

be really carefull for your fingers. ouch.......

[crewlla]

@crewlla awwww the puppy is so cute.

[webcajun]

@crewlla ... that's "Knot Head" Lucy.......Donald

[webcajun]

@crewlla ... I am.......Donald

[socalledjay1]

just harvested my sweet peas yesterday.

only had 5 plants.

thanks again for posting another video.

looking forward to the next one.

[webcajun]

@socalledjay1 ... glad you enjoy the vids.......Donald

[9aspengold5]

what do you do with all those old pods?

[SirChadwic]

That electric sheller really does the job. And it looks like easy clean up too. Thanks Donald. Wouldn't an old wringer from a wringer washer do the same? They turned electric after awhile. : )

[webcajun]

@SirChadwic ... not sure if the old washers would work. These rollers have a rubber covering that really grabs the pea with very little slippage........Donald

[CountryGirlNOhio]

I had a Golden Retriever that used to pick his own sweet corn, husk it and eat until he couldn't eat anymore.

[webcajun]

@CountryGirlNOhio ... funny how dogs love vegetables......Donald

[galegregory97comcast]

the black one was the best

[webcajun]

@galegregory97comcast ... she is good......Donald

[scutter4christ]

But that's cheating. :o)

LOL, I have to admit, it sure is a lot quicker than hand shelling. But I still like to shell by hand for some reason.

And the economical sheller was great!! I have one of those too. :o)

[webcajun]

@scutter4christ ... I don't mind shelling by hand but when you plant 1000 ft. of peas that's really not an option. At least not for very long.  lol.......Donald

[tabitie]

Let's hope a hurricane doesn't hit the gulf! If it does, you'll be prepared.

[baddogonline]

When I was a kid, the whole family would sit around the table for hours and do that by hand. Our fingers would be soar for days...

[henrycems]

Great video my friend, but don’t you loose a lot of product with that last pea sheller?

Keep up the great work.

[MadBadVoodo]

LMAO @ the end of the video! man that dog loves peas! LOL!!

Thumbs Up and some Money Love my Friend!!

[OS253]

I'd rather pick peas than going to work for 8 hours in a job I hate. Your videos help make my day go faster. Thanks, Donald.  You're so adorable!

[webcajun]

@OS253 ... my work days were 12 hrs. so you know I'd rather be picking peas.  LOL.......Donald

[slacker361]

great Job Donald I have been waiting a long time to see that video Great job

[webcajun]

@slacker361 ... gave ya'll a little peek of it last year near the end of the season....... Donald

[xxwnetelxx]

Ok that's the one I need . How much?

Bobby B from Alabama

[webcajun]

@xxwnetelxx ... about $400........Donald

[integrityfs]

yet another great video..i always get so hungry watching your videos.

[webcajun]

@integrityfs ... those peas taste really, really good with bacon, sausage or ground meat.....Donald

[yakyakyak69]

Do you have a way to dehydrate veggies?

[webcajun]

@yakyakyak69 ... No.......Donald

[justmy10cents]

awsome i love your vidios don thank you

[webcajun]

@justmy10cents ... thanks......Donald

[Mrwrinkleintime]

.... Will it shell other type beans.. ? ... Looks like stainless steel... ?

[webcajun]

@Mrwrinkleintime ... hadn't tried others but it sure works well with peas. Aluminum......Donald

[bigfoot4160]

LOL,Lucy the pea shellin lab, nothin better than the right tool for the job!

[webcajun]

@bigfoot4160 ... she's learning something new every day.......Donald

[MrTerrym1964]

Hi Donald.....Where do you buy the economical model....lol. That machine reminded me off my mothers old washine machine wringer...Probably would work too. Will you be canning all of those beans or selling some fresh? Take care and looking forward to your next video.

Terry

[webcajun]

@MrTerrym1964 ... Hey Terry, I will be canning some and selling a few to help pay for the seed........Donald