Describe briefly the early cultivation of peas.

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answered Sep 30, 2022 by valmikisolanki (58.7k points)
selected Sep 30, 2022 by suryawansichauhan

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Improved varieties: Early sowing varieties are Matara ageta – 6 and 7 and Arkel. Main season varieties are Mithi Phali
Yield: 20-24 quintal per acre for early varieties. For main season varieties 47-55 quintal per acre.
Climate: Cool climate
Time of Sowing: Mid-October to mid November.
Seed rate: 45 kg per acre for early maturing and 30 kg per acre for main season. If sowing for the first time, inoculate with Rhizobium.
Spacing: 30×7.5 cm. for early and 30×10 cm for main season varieties.
Irrigation: First irrigation after 15-20 days of sowing second at flowering stage, third at pod forming stage.
Weed control: Use stomp 30 EC one litre per acre or Tafalon 50 WP 500 gram per acre before the emergence of
weeds that is after two days of sowing: Dissolve these herbicides in about 200 litre of water and spray in the field.
Harvesting: Harvesting should be done at proper edible maturity stage.