Furthermore, this particular crop is a cool-season crop that must mature before the weather gets warm. Under normal condition the ideal growing temperature for peas is about 55°F to 70°F. As a pea farmer make sure the pea is sow in the garden six weeks before the average last frost date in spring or as soon as the soil is worked.
The land preparation
for Pea
Make sure the pea is grown in a rich,
loamy soil that is well-drained. This crop will produce earlier if they are planted
in sandy soil. Make sure the Peas are planted in full sun or partial shade. One
thing about Peas is that they prefer a soil pH of about 5.5 to 6.8. Make sure
the Peas are supported by a pole, a trellis, or a fence.
The planting time for
Peas
This particular crop is a cool-season crop that must mature before the weather gets warm. Under normal condition the ideal growing temperature for peas is about 55°F to 70°F. Make sure the Peas are sow in the garden six weeks before the average last frost date in spring or as soon as the soil is worked.
Planting and spacing of
the Peas
Make the Peas seed is sow two inches
deep, two to three inches apart in double rows supported by a trellis, netting,
or wire or string supports between two poles, most especially for bush
varieties. Make sure you sow 2 seeds to each hole. Also thin plants to four
inches apart. Also space rows to about 18 to 24 inches apart. Make sure you sow
pole or vine varieties in a circle around a pole or stake. Make sure you sow the
pea seed 8 to 10 inches from the pole and also thin to the 8 strongest plants. Make
sure you soak the Pea seed for about 4 to 6 hours before sowing.
The watering and
feeding of the Peas
Try as much as possible to keep the
soil evenly moist. Make sure you don’t allow the soil to dry out. Try to avoid
getting the plants wet when they are flowering or the crop may be reduced. Make
sure you also add aged manure and aged compost to the planting beds in advance
of planting. Also make sure you side dress the plants with aged compost at
midseason.
Some of the companion
plants of Peas
The following are some of the
companion plants of Peas; corn, Beans, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, turnips. Don’t
plant the Peas next to potatoes, garlic and onions.Try as much as possible to provide a trellis or a pole to support the Pea vines. The peas will grow and produce much better with a support. Make sure you cultivate gently to avoid harming the fragile roots.
Growing Peas in container
You can grow the Peas in a container
at least 8 inches deep. From experience the number of plants required to
produce a reasonable crop may not justify the effort.
Pest control in Peas
Peas are like any other plants that
also face pest challenge. Some of the pests that attack peas are rabbits, aphids
and birds. You can control the aphids by pinching out infested foliage or by
hosing them away. You can fence out rabbits. You can use bird netting to keep
birds away.
Disease control in Peas
Some the diseases that attack Peas
are wilt, rot, blight, mosaic and mildew. Try as much as possible to plant
disease resistant varieties and also plant the Peas in a well-drained soil to
avoid root-rot disease. Make sure you avoid handling the vines when they are
wet. Make sure you remove and destroy diseased plants.
Harvesting of the Peas
Harvesting of the Peas is the final stage. The Peas can be harvested 55 to 80 days after sowing. You can pick the shelling peas (garden peas, English peas, and snap peas) immediately when the pods are bulging and green, before the Peas start to harden. The young peas will be tastier than the older ones. You can pick the sugar peas and the snow peas when the pods are 1½ to 2½ inches long.Starting a commercial Peas farming can be very profitable if it is done in a proper way. To get a step by step guide on how to start commercial Peas farming you can purchase the book on AMAZON STORE. To purchase the Peas farming book click the button below.
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