Peas are a nutritious, tender vegetable that is often used in soups, salads, and other dishes. Here are some dos and don'ts for pea cultivation and how to manage them.
1.Soil selection: Peas have certain requirements for soil, and it is advisable to choose loam or clay soil with a pH value of 6-8. Before planting, the soil should be deeply turned and enough organic fertilizer should be applied as a base fertilizer.
2.Seed treatment: Before sowing, pea seeds should be treated. The seeds can be soaked in about 50 degrees of warm water for 20-30 minutes, which can improve the germination rate of the seeds.
3.Sowing time: The suitable sowing time for peas is in spring, and according to the climatic conditions of our country, it is generally sown from March to mid-April. For northern regions, sowing can be delayed appropriately to avoid the cold weather of early spring.
4.Sowing method: On flat land, sowing is carried out by strip sowing, with an interval of about 20 cm between each row. The sowing depth is 1-2 cm.
5.Field management: After the pea seedlings emerge, it is necessary to carry out seedling thinning and seedling replenishment in time to ensure that the number of seedlings in each row is uniform. During the growth of peas, it is necessary to water in time to keep the soil moist. In the flowering and fruiting period, it is the critical period when peas need fertilizer, which should meet the nutrient requirements and promote growth.
6.Pest control: Peas are susceptible to pests and diseases such as powdery mildew, root rot, soybean stalk black submarine fly and pea brown spot. Chemical control or manual weeding should be taken in time to control pests and diseases to ensure the healthy growth of peas.
In general, pea cultivation needs to pay attention to soil selection, seed treatment, sowing time, sowing method, field management, pest and disease control, etc. Only with scientific and rational cultivation and management can high-quality peas be obtained.