Taiwan Pea Cultivation Techniques: Planting Time, Methods and Precautions

Taiwan pea is a relatively popular crop in the planting market in recent years, so what are the key points of Taiwan pea cultivation techniques? What are the planting time, methods and precautions?

1. When is the planting time for Taiwan peas?

The planting time is usually determined according to the supply and demand relationship of the market. Generally, the most suitable sowing time is October and November each year, so that by February——April of the following year, they can basically be harvested and brought to market.

2. Taiwan pea cultivation techniques and methods

1. Land selection and preparation

For pea fields, choose flat land that is easy to drain. The soil should contain abundant nutrients. Sandy loam or clay soil is acceptable, with a pH that is slightly acidic or neutral. Before sowing, plow the land once to ensure soil permeability and drainage. In addition, the land should not have grown leguminous crops within one year, otherwise it is prone to causing diseases. Apply sufficient base fertilizer to the land, and the amount of base fertilizer depends on the situation.

2. Seed selection and sowing

For pea seeds, choose disease-free seeds or disinfect the seeds before sowing, then air-dry them before sowing. This is to reduce the probability of disease occurrence. Friends in the Yangtze River Basin mostly sow in autumn, and can also sow after the Beginning of Spring. This is mainly to avoid the high temperatures and rainy season of summer in the south and avoid situations that are difficult to control. In South China, sowing is done around the Beginning of Autumn, and with careful care, harvest can be carried out in winter or spring.

3. Field management

From sowing to harvest, weed at least 2-3 times to promote root growth and absorption capacity and reduce competitive pressure on the roots. Before emergence, if there is high temperature and little rain, irrigate in time to promote the speed of seed germination and emergence. After emergence, soil moisture should not be too high. Prevent water accumulation from rotting the roots. But if there is cloudy and rainy weather with continuous rain, also drain the water in time. Keep soil moisture moderate and prevent it from being too wet or too dry, which can cause flowers and pods to drop.

4. Disease control

The main diseases of peas are powdery mildew and downy mildew. Before sowing, the seeds can be soaked in a chemical agent for disinfection. After sowing, carbendazim and metalaxyl can be sprayed for control. If diseased plants appear, they should be immediately pulled out and burned together with other diseased residues to reduce sources of infection and pathogens. Pay attention to garden sanitation and humidity and temperature, and pull out weeds in time. Improper control of temperature and humidity is also one of the important reasons affecting the breeding of pathogens.

3. Precautions for Taiwan pea cultivation

Note that pea harvesting is mainly for fresh-eating grain type. When used for fresh eating, when the seeds are plump and the pod color slightly turns pale, they can be harvested in batches, shelled and brought to market. When harvesting, hold the bean vines with the left hand to avoid damaging the bean plants.