Key Points of Daily Management for Growing Snow Peas

Snow peas do not originate from the Netherlands; they are called snow peas because the Dutch brought them to China. Snow pea young pods are emerald green and fragrant, nutritious and delicious. So, what daily management does growing snow peas involve?

1. Fertilizer and water management

Getting the fertilizer and water right for snow peas is the key to successful growing. Snow peas are a relatively cool-loving crop; the plants need a certain amount of water during growth, but they are not tolerant of waterlogging, nor can they grow under natural drought conditions. So while providing the water they need, we must also ensure there is no standing water in the soil; otherwise, with too much standing water, the plant roots become waterlogged and rot, root respiration is weakened, and nutrient uptake and transport are affected. In addition, during the growing process, fertilizer should be applied at least three times according to actual conditions, and urea can be used as the fertilizer to ensure plant growth.

2. Plant adjustment

Only by reasonably shaping and pruning the plants can successful growing be effectively ensured. After the seeds germinate and the seedlings emerge, carry out one round of intertillage and weeding, taking care not to damage the plant roots, to enhance the soil's water retention and moisture conservation. Cut away excess branches at the right time to ensure the growth and pod setting of the main vine. When the vines extend and leaves grow, set up trellises for the plants to strengthen nutrient transport within the plants and provide sufficient nutrients. Proper shaping and pruning can reduce the plants' nutrient consumption, enhance air and light penetration in the garden, and speed up plant growth.

3. Disease control

Disease control is the most important condition that all crops must address, and snow peas are the same. Diseases can cause great harm to the growth of snow peas, such as rust and downy mildew. Strengthen the daily management of the vegetable garden, carry out disinfection work regularly, and eliminate hidden disease pathogens in the garden. If suspected disease is found, inspect it promptly, then take corresponding control measures according to the specific disease. Usually, agents such as metalaxyl wettable powder can be used for control. Carry out crop rotation in the vegetable garden for at least two years, and remove diseased and disabled branches in the yard.

4. Timely harvesting

Snow peas are a crop that produces over more than one year, and as they continue to set pods, their economic value can gradually increase. For the sake of subsequent pod growth, we should promptly pick the snow peas that have already matured. Of course, there are also some diseased pods and weak pods; removing them not only provides enough growing space but also prevents old pods from competing with new pods for nutrients and affecting the growth and development of new pods. Generally, the harvest time is about 9 days after the plants bloom. At this time, we can see that the pods have fully grown, but the peas inside have not yet formed, so this is exactly the best period for eating.

The above is the daily management for growing snow peas compiled by the Tuliu website editor. Do you understand it all now?