PEA DESCRIPTION
Peas/ Hari Matar is a favorite among gardeners, it gives
peas all winter long and grows best in a cool climate. Peas seeds germinate
fast and are easy to grow, it needs support and is ready to harvest in a few
months.
Green peas (Hari Matar) are most
favorite vegetable which is a cool season crop. Peas are good sources of
vitamin C, vitamin E, and protein. Sweet, crunchy, and healthy peas are an easy
and rewarding vegetable that can grow in our home garden or kitchen garden.
Peas like cool climates and growing peas in summer is a bad decision. In this
information you will learn how to grow peas in pots, what is the best fertilizer
for peas, how much water peas need to grow, and many more about growing peas in
containers. Buy the Best quality Peas (matar) Seeds Online at the best price in
India from www.storeflix.in with a Good Germination rate.
About
this item
- Number of Peas seeds (matar ke beej): 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Winter, Spring
- Seeds sowing depth: 1 inch
- Germination temperature: 15-21°C
- Germination Time: 7 to 14 days
- Harvesting: 55 to 60 days
- Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
What
size grow bag is best for Peas?
Peas
Seeds Growing Season In India
Peas are cool season vegetable and
cannot survive in hot climate. Best time to grow peas in India either in winter
(October to November) or early spring (January to February).
How
To Grow Peas At Home
Direct sowing method is best for
planting peas. Pea seeds germination temperature should be 15-21°C. Peas need
support for growing, provide a support structure like trellis, poles, pipe,
bamboo, rope or wires.
Peas
Seeds Sowing Method
Pea seeds should be sown directly
rather than transplanting. Select a pot/grow bag
and fill them with a sowing medium. Sown peas seed per pot in about 1 inch deep
in soil at a distance of 2-4 inches from each seed. Give deep water to the soil
by using a watering can. Keep the pot in sunny location for seeds germinated. Pea
seeds will be germinated in 7-14 days.
Pea
Fertilizer Requirements
Peas need phosphorus and potassium
rich fertilizer like organic potash fertilizer but excess nitrogen will encourage foliage growth instead
of flowers or pods. Apply any liquid organic fertilizer (like tea compost)
every week when pea start flowering.
Peas
Plant Care Tips
Water – Pea plants don’t require a lot of water, so keep the soil
moist and water when the soil is dry, or at least 1 inch of water every week.
Soil – Best soil recommendations for peas is loamy and well
drained.
Sunlight – Peas need at least 6 hours of full sunlight for better
growth.
Temperature – 10-30°C is the best-growing temperature for pea plants.
Common pests and diseases – Pea aphids, pea pod borer and maggots are the common pests
found in peas. Downy mildew, powdery mildew and root rot fungi makes foliage
yellowed, stunted and wilted. Use organic pesticides as: neem oil to avoid
these insects and pests.
Peas
Harvest Time
Within 60-80 days peas will be ready
to harvest.
Pea
Plant Special Features
- Common name – Hari matar (हरी मटर)
- Scientific Name – Pisum Sativum
- Plant Height – About 3 feet
- Grow level – Easy
FAQ
Why
are my pea seeds not germinating?
Pea seeds will not germinate because
of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, over watering
or under watering.
Why
is my pea plant not flowering?
There are three factors like water,
sunlight and temperature changes that affect the blooms of your peas. Don’t get
too much water or less water to your green pea plants and keep the plant at a
place where it can get proper sunlight.
