Peas have an important place in pulses. While pea cultivation can yield yields in a short time, it is also helpful in increasing the fertility of the land. If it is cultivated according to the crop cycle, then it makes the land fertile. Rhizobium bacteria present in peas help in fertilizing the soil. If its early varieties are cultivated between the month of October and Nabavar, then Bhurpur can be profitable with higher yields. Nowadays, peas are preserved and sold throughout the year in the market. At the same time, it is also used as a pea lentil after drying it. So, let us know how you can earn more profit by cultivating the early crop of this useful pea.
Local Names of Green Peas in India are Muttar, Batani, Pattani, Bara Matar, Pacha Pattani, etc
Green Peas Production States in India
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Punjab, Assam, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Orissa are the main states which cultivate green Peas
Varieties of Green Peas in India
- Early Bejar
- Arket
- Jawahar
- Bonneville
Green Peas Farming
Pea sowing time/land and climate and sowing time
Matiyar loam and loam land are best suited for their cultivation. Whose pH value should be 6-7.5. Acidic land for its cultivation is not considered suitable for vegetable pea cultivation at all. The time of October-November is suitable for its cultivation. This cultivation requires an average of 22 ° C for seed germination, while 10 to 18 ° C temperature is better for good growth.
How to do advanced pea cultivation
After the harvesting of the Kharif crop, the plowing of the land should be done by plowing the soil by turning the harrow 2-3 times or by plowing the harrow and preparing the land. Efforts should be made to break the earthen slopes in the paddy fields. Moisture in the soil is essential for good germination.
Required seed rate and method of sowing/pea plant
100 kg of seed per hectare is required for early sowing. It should be treated before sowing to protect it from diseases. For this, 2 grams of Thiram or Maconjeb 3 grams should be purified per kg of seed. Seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing its early variety and after that dry sowing should be done in the shade. For its sowing, a native plow has a port or 30 cm from a seed drill. Sowing should be done at a distance of Seed depth 5-7 cm. Should be kept which depends on soil moisture.
Manure and fertilizer
Generally 20 kg, nitrogen, and 60 kg in peas. Phosphorus is sufficient at the time of sowing. For this, 100-125 kg. Diammonium phosphate (D, A, P) can be given per hectare. 20 kg in potassium deficient areas. Potash can be given (via Murate of Potash). Sulfur should also be given at the time of sowing in areas where there is a deficiency of sulfur. If possible, make sure to examine the soil to make it easier to supply nutrients.
When to pea irrigation
Initially, 1-2 irrigations are required, depending on soil moisture and winter rainfall. First irrigation should be done at the time of flowering and second irrigation should be done at the time of legumes. It should be kept in mind that light irrigation should be done and water does not remain stagnant in the crop.
Pea crop diseases/weed control
If the field is full of wide leaf weeds like Bathua, Senji, Krishnil, Satpati, then 4-5 liters of Stamp-30 should be dissolved in 600-800 liters of water per hectare and sprayed immediately after sowing.
Harvesting and mowing
The pea crop normally ripens in 130–150 days. It should be harvested with a sickle after drying in the sun for 5-7 days and mowing with oxen. Clean grains should be dried in sunlight for 3-4 days and stored in storage containers (bin). Aluminum phosphide should be used for protection from pests during storage.
Yield yield
About 18-30 quintals per hectare can be obtained from good agricultural management.
How much can be earned
Prices of peas are generally in the market at Rs 20-40 per kg. If the average price is also Rs. 30 per kg, then 70 thousand rupees in one hectare, and in this way, if it is sown in 5 hectares, then Rs. 3 lakh 50 thousand can be earned at one time. Explain that along with peas, wheat, and barley, it is also sown as an intercrop. It is sown with oats and mustard in the form of green fodder. Thus you can earn good profits by sowing it along with other crops.
Benefits from pea cultivation to farmers
Estimated total cost – Rs 20,000 / ha
Pea yield – 30.00 q / ha
Prevailing market price – 30.00 rupees / kg
Total Income – Rs 90,000
Net Income – Rs 70,000
If you cultivate peas in 5 hectares, you can earn Rs 3,50,000 in a season.
Kalpesh Pathak
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