What are the latest key points to note when growing peas

Peas have a long history of cultivation in our country and are one of the important crops grown here, as well as a vegetable very popular with consumers on the market. Their growing cycle is short and their taste is excellent; in most cases they are sown in spring and harvested in summer, or sown in autumn and harvested in autumn. So what should be noted when growing peas? Let's take a look together.

1. Soil conditions

Peas do not have high requirements for soil and are suitable for growing in various soils, but when planting in soil that is too acidic, lime or plant ash needs to be applied to adjust the acidity. In addition, it should be noted that peas are not suitable for continuous cropping; generally the same plot needs a 4-5 year rotation, so as to provide better soil conditions for their growth. Before planting, the soil should be deeply plowed and organic fertilizer, farmyard manure or other fertilizers applied, to provide sufficient nutrients for plant growth.

2. Sowing

Before sowing, the seeds need to be pre-germinated. First, use salt water at a concentration of about 40% to select seeds, which helps remove some inferior seeds and pest-damaged seeds. Then begin germination; when the young sprouts emerge, place them in a low-temperature environment of 0-2 degrees, and sow after about half a month. The sowing time must be well controlled, as it affects the yield. Generally, spring sowing time is in April-May, while overwintering sowing time is generally in October-November. When sowing in winter, note that if sowing is too early and the plants grow too vigorously before winter, the plants will freeze to death before the winter cold wave, causing growers to suffer losses.

3. Cultivation and weeding

The root system of peas is distributed relatively shallowly, so their absorption capacity is weak; therefore, weeding work must be done well. Once weeds are found, they must be pulled out, preferably by hand. When pulling weeds, squat in the furrow and do not step on the stems and leaves of the plants. In addition, proper cultivation can loosen the soil, promote the growth of the plant's root system, and benefit the plant's growth and development.

4. Fertilizer and water management

As mentioned earlier, the root system of peas is distributed relatively shallowly, so they are not drought-tolerant. Therefore, to obtain high yields, fertilizer and water management is extremely important. Fertilizer should be applied promptly when the young sprouts emerge. Some manure water can also be applied, so that peas can absorb it as much as possible, but when fertilizing, note that concentrated fertilizer should not be applied, to avoid burning the roots. Try to apply clear manure as a top dressing; when manure water fertilizer is insufficient, some compound fertilizer can be used, and water should be applied promptly after top dressing.

The above are key points to note when growing peas. We hope this helps you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.