How to Grow Pea Shoots? A Full Breakdown of Key Cultivation Techniques

SummarySoil: Pea shoots can be grown in well-drained, loose and fertile soil. Reasonable fertilization: For the base fertilizer, choose untreated farmyard manure, urea, potassium sulfate and diammonium phosphate mixed in proportion; for the top dressing, nitrogen fertilizer is the main choice. Sowing: sow in April in spring. Later management: carry out timely cultivating and weeding, and water reasonably according to weather changes. Pest and disease control: use sulfur suspension for powdery mildew, mix and stir carbendazim for fusarium wilt, and wettable sulfur powder for rust.

I. Soil Requirements for Planting

Pea shoots have low soil requirements. If you want high yields, you need to choose loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and the soil pH should preferably be kept between 6.0-7.5.

The preceding crop is also quite important; usually non-legume vegetables such as potato and wheat are chosen for planting.

II. Reasonable Fertilization

Generally, the base fertilizer is made by mixing untreated farmyard manure, urea, potassium sulfate and diammonium phosphate in proportion. The mixing ratio is decided according to the actual planting area; you can ask a professional to mix it, or consult the fertilizer shop about the ratio.

III. Sowing

The seeds sown for pea shoots need to be treated seeds, which is beneficial for later harvesting. Sowing is usually carried out in spring each year, and April is the best time to sow. Sow reasonably, and after sowing be sure to maintain ventilation at all times, which is beneficial for the growth of the sprouts.

IV. Later Management

1. When pea shoots have grown to a certain stage, cultivating and weeding are needed, which helps promote root growth and development.

2. Watering later can be appropriately increased or decreased according to weather changes. In frequently rainy weather, water less; in relatively dry weather, you can water and fertilize after each harvest. Excessive watering will cause root rot. Fertilization is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, appropriately combined with other fertilizers.

V. Pest and Disease Control

The main diseases of pea shoots include fusarium wilt, rust, powdery mildew, etc. Pesticides can be sprayed reasonably according to the different pests and diseases.

You must selectively apply the right remedy to effectively remove pests and diseases. For powdery mildew, sulfur suspension can be used; for fusarium wilt, carbendazim can be mixed and stirred; for rust, wettable sulfur powder can be used.

VI. Timely Harvesting

1. Be sure to pay attention to the harvest time for pea shoots. Generally, harvest from 6-10 o'clock on sunny mornings after the sun comes out, and from 8-12 o'clock on cloudy days; do not harvest on rainy days.

2. Pea shoots can be harvested about 3-4 times each year. Generally, after harvesting they are piled in vegetable baskets or cardboard boxes; be careful not to pile them too full.