A Detailed Guide to Snow Pea Market Prices and Cultivation Techniques

Snow peas, also known as dao dao dou and jian dou, are a common vegetable in China. Because of their high nutritional value, low cultivation cost, and ease of growing, they are widely cultivated. So how much is a jin of snow peas on the market? What are the cultivation techniques?

1. Introduction to snow peas:

1. Where do snow peas come from?

Snow peas originated along the Mediterranean coast and in western Asia, and are cultivated in Henan, Hubei, Qinghai, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and other places in China.

2. What types of snow peas are there?

Alaska, Daying snow pea, French Large Pod, White Flower Small Pod, Large Pod Pea, Japanese Small White Flower, Taichung No. 11, Raoping Large Flower.

2. How much is a jin of snow peas on the market?

Snow pea market prices are relatively affordable, generally around 3 to 7 yuan per jin, but prices vary somewhat depending on the market, place of origin, and time of listing. For example, at the Beijing Rishang Comprehensive Commodity Wholesale Market, snow peas reach 7 yuan per jin, while the Liaoning Anshan Ningyuan Agricultural Products Wholesale Market sells them at 3 yuan per jin. If sold during the peak listing period, the market price will be even cheaper, but not by much, so when buying, it is best to check your local market. Recent selling prices in markets around the country are as follows:

3. What cultivation techniques are there for snow peas?

1. Site selection and land preparation: What soil is suitable for planting?

Snow peas have strong growth capacity and low soil requirements. Generally, slightly alkaline or slightly neutral soil is enough for planting. If the soil is slightly alkaline, it does not matter; simply spread an appropriate amount of lime into the soil to neutralize it. In addition, snow peas should be rotated for more than 4 years, so pay attention when choosing a site to prevent pests and diseases. After choosing the land, plow the soil deeply and apply an appropriate amount of farmyard manure or calcium fertilizer, then make a field bed to facilitate later planting.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings: How to sow?

(1) Seed selection: It is best to choose seeds with a glossy appearance, large grains, and no damage for sowing.

(2) Seed treatment: After selecting the seeds, soak them in water for 5 hours, then remove them and place them in a suitable environment to germinate. After white sprouts emerge, place them in a 1-degree environment for half a month. After half a month, mix the seeds with rhizobia to increase the number of root nodules and improve the fruiting rate.

(3) Sowing method: When the white sprouts grow to 5mm, they can be sown on the seedbed. When sowing, sow at a plant spacing of 8 to 10cm and a row spacing of 30 to 40cm. Then slowly cover with soil 2 to 3cm.

(4) Sowing rate: Under normal circumstances, dwarf varieties use about 15 kg of seed per mu, and climbing varieties use 12 kg of seed per mu.

3. Field management: How to manage?

(1) Water requirements: Snow peas do not have high water requirements. Generally, watering an appropriate amount after emergence and before flower buds is enough. At other times, determine the amount of watering according to the soil's dryness and moisture.

(2) Fertilizer requirements: Snow peas do not have high fertilizer requirements. Generally, during the vigorous vine-growing period, apply 15 kg of compound fertilizer or 400 kg of manure per mu. During the pod-setting period, apply 15 kg of ammonium fertilizer and 5 kg of potassium fertilizer per mu. In addition, before flowering, apply nitrogen fertilizer once to promote plant growth.

(3) Pinching and leaf removal: When snow peas grow to 15 nodes, pinch the growing tips and promptly remove surrounding yellow leaves and old leaves to ensure good ventilation. In addition, an appropriate spray of anti-drop agent can be used to avoid flower and fruit drop.

(4) Loosening the soil: After snow peas are successfully sown, promptly shallow-plow and loosen the soil to increase soil temperature and promote seed rooting and germination. If sowing in autumn, cultivate soil before winter to ensure safe overwintering.

(5) Trellising: When snow peas grow to about 35cm, set up trellises to guide the vines and ensure healthy plant growth.

4. Timely harvest: When is the best time to harvest?

Snow peas planted in June can generally be harvested after about two weeks. If planted in winter, they can generally be harvested after about one month. The specific harvest time is determined according to the planting time.

Overall, snow pea market prices are not expensive. Generally, one jin can be bought for around 3 to 7 yuan, but because of differences in market, place of origin, and selling time, prices will vary, so when buying, it is best to check your local market. In addition, to achieve high yields of snow peas, it is necessary to do a good job with basic management tasks such as water and fertilizer, soil loosening, and pinching and leaf removal.