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Life Cycle of a Pea Plant. Peas are a member of the legume family. Legumes are plants, or the fruits of plants that produce seed pods, with seeds attached to one half of the pod. The pods split in half to drop the seed. Peas are low-maintenance, but prone to attack from pests such as mice, rats, deer and pigeons. There are many pea varieties. If several different varieties are grown, the harvesting season can be extended into late autumn.
Read MoreStructure of a Bean Seed. Beans are highly nutritious, containing protein, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and vitamins A, C and K. Knowing the structure of bean seeds enables growers to understand the importance of regular, even watering and the growing process. Bean seeds are fascinating in their simplicity. Despite their simple structure, bean seeds produce vast quantities of foliage and fruit.
Read MoreGreen Caterpillars That Eat Garden Plants. Caterpillars are the larvae of moths and butterflies. From the time a caterpillar hatches from the egg, it consumes vast amounts of food. Most caterpillars grow rapidly, and the larger they grow the more they eat, often shedding their skin several times until they pupate (form cocoons to begin their transformation into moths or butterflies). In large numbers, caterpillars can devastate a garden or crops in a matter of days. Insecticides may be used to kill the caterpillars, but this also kills useful insects, many of which prey on caterpillars. For smaller gardens, removing the caterpillars and eggs from the plant with a pair of tweezers is the safest environmental method. Birds also eat caterpillars, so encouraging a variety of song birds into the garden will reduce caterpillar numbers.
Read MoreInternal Structure of a Bean Seed. The structure of a bean seed is simple, but the plant sprouting from the seed is complex with large fruit yields. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, beans contain significant levels of protein, which is why they fall into two groups within the USDA's food pyramid: the "meat and beans" and "vegetables" categories. The USDA also states that beans contain numerous minerals and vitamins, making them a valuable addition to your diet.
Read MoreLife Cycle of a Kidney Bean. Kidney beans plants are legumes, plants which produce pods that split in two to release seeds, belonging to the species Phaseolus vulgaris L. The life cycle of many beans are very similar. Kidney beans are easy to grow, but very susceptible to frost damage, and should not be planted outside until after the chance of frost has passed.
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