When to plant snow peas? Master the best sowing time
SummarySnow peas can be planted in all four seasons. The conventional planting times are spring from February to April, summer from May to June, autumn from August to October, and winter from October to February of the following year. When planting, the land needs to be prepared with fertilizer and water in advance, then the seeds are planted by dibbling. After planting, weeds should be removed promptly, the soil should be loosened, and pests and diseases should be controlled.
Snow peas are a crop that can be planted in all four seasons, so you can choose the planting time according to your own actual situation. In spring, choose to plant from February to April each year; in summer, plant from May to the end of June each year; in autumn, plant from August to the beginning of October each year; in winter, you can choose to plant from October to February of the following year. When planting in winter, anti-freezing measures need to be taken.
Snow Pea Planting Techniques
1. Land preparation
Before planting, the land needs to be prepared in advance. Fertilizer can be spread on the land, then water it thoroughly once, dig the planting holes, and wait for sowing.
2. Sowing
When planting, the spacing needs to be set properly, generally 10 cm is best, then put the seeds in. It should not be too many; about 2 or 3 seeds per hole is enough. After sowing, gently cover it with soil and wait for it to sprout. Before sprouting, there is no need to water or fertilize again.
3. Fertilizer and water
After it sprouts, carry out the second fertilization, and watering can also be done during this period. When fertilizing and watering, pay attention to the amount. It is not suitable to do this on rainy days, so pay attention. The frequency of watering is generally about every 3 days in summer, and about once a week in the other seasons. When there is more rain, it can be decided according to the situation.
4. Weeding and loosening the soil
Field management should not be neglected either. Weeding and loosening the soil can be done at the appropriate time, which will be more beneficial to its growth. The frequency of loosening the soil should not be too high; once every one or two months is enough.
5. Pest and disease control
Snow peas are also very susceptible to pests and diseases, so when planting, management work in this area should also be strengthened. The leaf miner is a common insect pest. When it occurs, 10% bromine-malathion emulsifiable concentrate at 2000 times dilution can be selected for control. Root rot is a common disease in summer. It harms the roots of snow peas and causes plant death. It can be prevented when selecting seeds by mixing the seeds with chlorothalonil wettable powder. Brown spot disease mainly harms its leaves and stems. When it occurs, methyl thiophanate wettable powder at 500 times dilution can be selected for control.