Peas (Matar) Seeds (मटर के बीज)

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.

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About this item

• Number of Peas seeds (matar ke beej): 50 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden 
• Sowing season: Winter Season
• Seeds sowing depth: 2-2.5 cm 
• 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?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)
• 24 x 9 (W*H)

Peas Seeds Growing Season In India

Peas are cool season vegetables and cannot survive in hot climates. The best time to grow peas in India either in winter (October to January)

How To Grow Peas At Home

The direct sowing method is best for planting peas. Pea seed 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 transplanted. Select a pot/grow bag and fill them with a sowing medium. Sown peas seed per pot in about 2-2.5 cm deep in soil at a distance of 5-10 cm from each seed. Give deep water to the soil by using a watering can. Keep the pot in a sunny location for seeds to germinate. 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 peas 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 2.5 cm of water every week.
Soil - The 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 90 cm
• 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.

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