How to properly plant peas in open ground with seeds

Peas have valuable properties that have a beneficial effect on the body. therefore the crop is grown in almost every vegetable garden... Despite the simplicity of care, it is not always possible to get a good harvest. This article reveals the basic rules of agricultural technology that need to be taken into account by novice gardeners, namely how to prepare the seeds, whether it is necessary to germinate and when to plant.

Terms for sowing peas in Ukraine, Moscow region, the Urals and Siberia

Peas are cold-resistant plants, young shoots can withstand night frosts down to minus 5-6 ° C. But this fact does not mean that you can start sowing in March. Cold resistance is short, the shoot will not develop at low temperatures... Therefore, you need to wait for the time when the night indicators will not fall below the 5-8 ° C mark.

When is the best time to plant peas at home? There is no specific time for sowing seeds, but many gardeners are guided by the lunar calendar and weather conditions. In Ukraine and the Moscow region, planting work in open ground begins in late April - early May, when the soil still retains the moisture accumulated over the winter. In the Urals and Siberia, the time is shifted by 10-15 days, depending on climatic features. But anyway experts recommend to complete the sowing of legumes by the end of May... The plant develops better, blooms and bears fruit during long daylight hours.

Preparing seeds before planting at home

Seed germination directly depends on the correctness of their preparation for planting. The peas should be calibrated first. - select the highest quality specimens from the total number, which do not have traces of damage, black spots and other flaws. Spoiled seed will not give healthy shoots, and weak shoots are exposed to diseases and pests in the first place.

Further preparation depends on the selected seeding method. There are only two of them: dry and with preliminary soaking. It is not customary to breed peas and beans with seedlings.

Stages of preparing seeds for planting:

• soak in a solution of boric acid (1 g of powder per 5 liters of water heated to 40 °) for 5-8 minutes;
• removal of excess moisture dry napkin;
• drying for 1-2 hours at room temperature;
• landing.

With the dry method, it is important to pre-water the groove with water and cover the bed with a film to create a greenhouse effect. This speeds up the germination process of the shoots.

As a preparation of peas for sowing, you can use the old old-fashioned method.... To do this, the seeds are immersed for 1-2 days in a container with warm water (soaked), previously wrapped in a cotton napkin. For swelling and germination, a temperature regime of at least 20-23 ° will be required. As the fabric dries, it is wetted. Seeds are able to germinate in 3-5 days.

In order not to worry about the timing of germination, you can process the seed in a growth stimulator. How much seeds to soak? In such a solution, it is enough to soak the planting material for 2 hours, placing it on a home balcony or windowsill.

Garden bed preparation and proper cultivation

You need to start preparing the garden by choosing a place in the country or a personal plot. You need to give preference to well-lit areas on a hill... The roots of the plant penetrate deeply into the soil, with a high level of groundwater occurrence, there is a danger of their decay. Therefore, the flooded land is not suitable for planting legumes. Where is the best place to plant peas?

It is not recommended to organize a pea bed where perennial grasses, legumes, which can cause illness or pest infestations, grew.

What kind of soil do peas like? Ideal soils for peas are non-acidic loams and light sandy loams.... Chernozems, cultivated sod-podzolic and other types of soil are also suitable. Sour, salty and raw are excluded. If acidity is noted on the site, then the introduction of dolomite flour or crushed lime will help neutralize the environment.

Experienced gardeners advise, when preparing the garden, to fertilize the soil well, so that during intensive development the plant does not feel a deficiency of nutrients. However, it is not worth feeding it, you can provoke an increase in green mass. Even in the fall, during digging, organic matter is introduced (compost, humus, rotted manure). In the spring, when preparing the site, the soil is enriched with potassium (30 g) and double superphosphate (20 g) per 1 m2.

Planting scheme in open ground in the country

When choosing a planting scheme, you need to focus on the characteristics of the bush of an adult plant. If these are undersized and medium-sized crops, then the garden bed is planned with the following parameters:

• row spacing - 15-20 cm;
• the interval between seeds is 5-6 cm;
• immersion depth - 3-5 cm (if you make a powder of 1-2 cm, then the risk of eating peas by birds increases).

For tall plants (with a height of over 80 cm), it is recommended to use the scheme: 30x10 cm in two rows with a row spacing of 50 cm.

The process itself involves sowing seeds into prepared grooves, followed by filling the soil. Before lowering the seeds into the ground, you need to pour it generously with warm water. The first shoots will appear a week and a half after sowing. For tall bushes, it's time to build a support. A plant spread on the ground will not bear fruit well.

Summarizing the above information, we can conclude that with the correct selection of the variety and the fulfillment of the growing requirements, a good harvest of peas is ensured. The main obligatory tasks: to feed the soil, prepare the beds, germinate and sow seeds, take care of the seedlings - a good harvest is guaranteed.Generous gifts of nature are suitable both for fresh consumption and preparations for the winter. The fruits retain their valuable qualities even when frozen.