In parts of Lincolnshire it was estimated that 40% of the pea crop may have been damaged, with other crops also suffering major losses.

The area was once known as the "Sweet Pea capital of the nation" referencing the prolific edible pea crop.

In fact, some early birds that had the forethought to prepare their ground last fall have already planted their pea crop, which needs cool weather to germinate and grow.

Commonly harvested yields consist of wheat, barley, oats, canola, corn, and flax, as well as some sunflower and pea crops.

- right here in Plymouth, your own people are whining about the lousy wheat crop, the lousy pea crop, all we ever get to eat is lobster.

Many of the Japanese and Mexican workers had threatened to return to their original homes, but most stayed there to help harvest an excellent pea crop.

The average yield loss in an infected pea crop can range from 10%-50% depending on environmental conditions that may either promote or hinder the disease.

More likely to be known to gardeners are the delicious pea crops, coming into their glory now, or the ever sweet scented flowering sweet peas.

Agricultural land has been affected, including 75% of the pea crop in the UK.

That year their use on farms expanded considerably, encompassing worksites in eight counties, while prisoners at the cannery were instrumental in packing Sleepy Eye's largest-ever pea crop.