Which month is best for sowing peas?

Not only the seeds of peas are edible, but the young pods and shoots are also edible. It is a seasonal vegetable and is also considered a grain crop. Peas prefer a mild and humid climate and have a certain degree of cold resistance, but they have poor adaptability to high temperature and drought environments. They are considered to be one of the more cold-resistant legumes.

Pea seeds can begin to germinate at a low temperature of 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, and the most suitable growth temperature is 18 degrees Celsius. After pea seedlings emerge from the soil, they can withstand low temperatures of minus 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is slightly lower during the seedling stage, this will help promote the early differentiation of flower buds and extend the pod formation period. The pods can grow at 4 to 6 degrees Celsius, but 18 to 20 degrees Celsius is the most suitable growth temperature. During the flowering period, if the temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius and the climate is dry, a large number of flowers and pods will fall off, affecting the quality and making the fruit susceptible to diseases. Let’s learn together which month is best for sowing peas?

Which month is best for sowing peas?

Usually, peas are planted in spring, autumn or before winter. For the southern regions, the best sowing time is February in spring, September to October in autumn, and November in winter.

How to grow peas

1. Seed preparation

Dry the pea seeds in the sun for 2 days and select the seeds that are intact, undamaged, and free of pests and diseases. Next, soak these selected seeds in warm water at 45°C for 30 minutes, then take them out and rinse them with clean water. After that, soak the seeds in 30℃ clean water for several hours until the seeds are fully absorbed by the water. After the seeds have absorbed enough water, wrap them with gauze to promote germination and keep the ambient temperature at around 20°C. After about 2 to 3 days, the seeds will show white sprouts and should be sown immediately.

2. Land selection and preparation

Choose sandy or loamy soil as the planting site for peas, and till the land before sowing to ensure the soil is breathable and well-drained. Apply sufficient base fertilizer before sowing, poultry fertilizer is recommended.

3. Sowing method

Peas can be sown in holes, rows or broadcast, with row sowing being the main method. When sowing in rows, the row spacing should be kept at 25 to 40 cm and the plant spacing at 5 to 10 cm; when sowing in holes, the hole spacing should be controlled at 15 to 30 cm, and 2 to 3 seeds should be sown in each hole.

4. Field management

Peas have a certain degree of drought resistance and require less water during the seedling stage. Water in time according to the growth of seedlings, weather and soil conditions. Carry out 1 to 2 tillages before setting up the trellis, and apply 10 kg of urea or clear manure water per mu to promote seedling growth. During the growing season, spray 0.2 to 0.5% potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the leaves 1 to 2 times to keep the soil moist. During the flowering and pod-setting period, fertilizer and water management should be strengthened to promote the growth of plants and pods, extend the harvest period, and increase yield. Compound fertilizer should be applied every 7 to 10 days.

5. Pest and disease control

Common diseases of peas include root rot, powdery mildew and brown spot, and the main insect pests are aphids, leaf miners, etc. Pea diseases and pests rarely occur. Once they occur, you can use pesticides such as chlorothalonil, carbendazim, imidacloprid, and trichlorfon for prevention and control. Spray once every 10 days for 2 to 3 times. When using pesticides, they should be mixed and used correctly according to the product instructions.

The above is an introduction to the planting time and methods of peas. Friends who want to plant peas should reasonably choose the planting time according to regional environmental conditions.