How to plant pea tips and when to plant them (detailed introduction)

The best time to plant pea tips

There are two main types of pea tips: spring pea tips and autumn pea tips. Spring pea tips are usually planted in autumn, around October. They can be harvested in the spring of the following year when they reach a height of about 16 cm. Autumn pea tips are usually planted in early August and can be harvested in September or October after planting.

Pea tip planting methods and key points

1. Variety selection

Most pea varieties can be used to grow pea tips, but the seeds for producing pea tips should be selected with thick and smooth skin. Such seeds have a higher germination rate and are not prone to disease.

2. Fine land preparation

The roots of peas are relatively weak, so loose and fertile soil is conducive to its growth. Therefore, when preparing the land, it is necessary to plow it deeper to make the seedlings grow more evenly and the root system more developed.

Points to note for daily management of pea tips

1. Weeding

Pea tips must be weeded in time during the growth period to prevent weeds from robbing the pea tips of their nutrients. Use phosphinothricin ammonium to prevent weeds within 3 days after sowing to prevent weeds from emerging from the soil.

2. Disease and pest control

During the growth process of pea tips, it is also necessary to prevent and control the occurrence of diseases and pests. The most common diseases and pests are powdery mildew, brown spot disease and aphids. They must be prevented and controlled when the disease just starts or when the aphids are just larvae to avoid causing too much impact on the plants.