Among legumes, peas are one of the most unpretentious to grow.
However, this plant also requires following simple rules. If everything is taken into account, then the harvest will be a success.
Temperature
Seeds are sown in unprotected soil when the thermometer consistently shows at least +2 … +3 °C. Peas will delight with their first shoots at +4 … +7 °C. Young sprouts can withstand short-term frosts down to -3 °C.
For early sowing, summer residents choose cold-resistant varieties: "Alpha", "Gloriosa", "Grundi", "Tropar", "Early 301", "Sugar", "Flash".
Pre-sowing stage
Before sowing, it is recommended to soak the seeds for 1-2 days and also treat them with a growth stimulant, for example, Epin.
Sowing
For peas, make furrows 3-4 cm deep. The distance between seeds is 5-6 cm. The distance between furrows is 15-20 cm.
After sowing, gardeners recommend covering the bed with spunbond so that the seeds do not become prey for birds. But before this, the soil is abundantly moistened.
