The Cultivation of Peas

Peas are a round seeds edible prized for its nutritional and taste qualities that allow many tasty recipes. The time of planting can also be used to enrich the soil with nitrogen. It is also good to know that although peas suffer with excess moisture, flowering and grain formation require the presence of water. It is finally very practical vegetables that can be stored canned or preserved.

Cultivation with wall mounted planter indoor begins with soil preparation, which consists of a drain to avoid choking the roots. This operation will be followed by tillage to 25 centimeters deep to loosen the soil, and a refined stirring the top layer. The incorporation of organic fertilizer is also advisable to enrich the soil. Planting will take place in April in lines spaced 50 centimeters. There are two methods for planting seeds: a group of four to five seeds spaced 30 centimeters or regular planting a seed placing at intervals of 3 to 5 cm. The optimum density is 80 to 120 seeds per square meter. The first crop is obtained from three to four months after sowing, in August. Usually you need watering pea plants regularly and copiously during growth and flowering, while avoiding wetting with retro sprinkling can the foliage. It will also be necessary to carry out weeding and work to remove weeds and thus promote the growth of plants. It also will require the base of plants that have reached 10 centimeters in height to leave about 5 cm exposed. Also must take into account that some varieties must be equipped with props for the tendrils of plants cling.

The seeds must be healthy and devoid of traces of weevils. To facilitate germination is recommended soaking in water. To avoid the hot sun, pole beans can be planted with peas to give them some shade. To ensure good production and prevent soil depletion, it is advisable to make a rotation culture of 3 to 4 years. If you want to have prolonged harvests, be careful with the space planting way to stagger production. For peas good flavor is advisable to choose them with thin sheath, containing the seeds show through.