The popularity of peas among gardening is explained by the fact that it has a lot of useful properties and at the same time is absolutely uncomplicated in growing and grooming. Peas are a cold-resistant plant that is not whimsical and does not have special requirements for the composition and fertility of the soil in which it will be grown.
In addition, on its roots are tuberous bacteria that enrich the soil with nitrogen, so peas are an ideal precursor for any vegetable crops. But you should know that for high yields, it is necessary to take into account some of the agrotechnical features of this plant when planting peas at the dacha.
Dates of planting peas
Peas should be planted already in April: during this period the soil has sufficient moisture, and this perfectly affects the germination of the plant. Since the pea germinates at + 1 ° C, the temperature of the air should not be particularly emphasized. By the way, shoots of peas can withstand temperatures of -7 ° C.
If you like to eat this vegetable raw, you can extend the time of its use in this form, planting the plant at some interval, about 10-12 days. The deadline for such landing is mid or late May.
Peas - planting and care
The scheme for planting peas is quite simple and does not require special knowledge or skills. The plant grows well on almost any soil, except perhaps for sour , which before planting will need to be well procured. For planting peas in the ground, you need to pick up a fairly sunny place - the more light, the higher the yield.
In dachas or household plots the scale of cultivation of this vegetable culture is not great, so we recommend using tall varieties, they are more productive. For such varieties of peas, a support is necessary that can not be provided in the fields for large-scale cultivation, but at home it is quite realistic.
In order for the pea to germinate better, they should be soaked in water for 12 hours, while not forgetting to change it every 4 hours. After that, the seeds are planted in rows after 5 cm. The row spacing is not less than 15 cm. And the depth of planting of a centimeter is 4, not less so that the birds will not peck out.
During the emergence of sprouts, with insufficient soil moisture, abundant watering of the plant is recommended.
If you have correctly prepared the soil before planting peas, then fertilizing the plants is not required. If, for some reason, you have missed this stage, then the shoots can be fertilized with nitrogen fertilizer. And remember that peas need additional nutrition only at the initial stage, before flowering.