Green peas growing requirements

 

Green peas is very common culture across Europe.

 

In cultivation should follow some basic rules that should be adapted to local conditions and experience of manufacturers. One of the important moments in the cultivation of peas is the right rotation. To avoid damage caused by diseases spread by dirt road for 3 - 4 years peas should be sown after the peas.

 

Soil preparation should be deep plowing in the autumn. Well-prepared soil bed is necessary for good germination.

 

Another key factor is vlagozapasenostta soil during the sowing.

 

Depth of sowing depends on the soil type: 5-6 cm of heavy and compacted soils, 7-8 cm in sandy soils.

 

Line distances are 12-15 cm. The optimum density will vary according to local climatic conditions and the growing season of the variety. The recommended density is usually about 130,000 seeds per acre in early varieties, 120,000 seeds per acre with an average early varieties and 110000-120000 seeds per acre in the late varieties.

 

Peas germinates when the soil temperature 2-3 degrees, but - it is better to start sowing when the soil temperature around 7 degrees. Planning sowing must be calculated in thermal units. The difference between the dates of sowing should be 30-40 thermal units. Fields with peas should be harvested for 2-3 days. Canneries need 6-7 different dates of sowing.

 

Peas need much - small doses of nitrogen fertilization in comparison with other vegetables. For good yields well be fueled with 6-8 kg of nitrogen, phosphorus and 7-8 kg 8-9 kg of potassium.

 

The optimum pH values ​​for the development of the peas are 6.0 - 7.0.

 

Peas are very sensitive to watering. Irrigation must be adapted so as to provide optimal moisture during the growing season, especially during flowering and pod formation.

 

Plant protection is a very important part of the technology. For the successful cultivation it is necessary to clean the fields of weeds. They not only lower the yield, but the combination of peas and weeds very difficult processors.