How and when to plant snow peas? Which month is best for planting?

Suitable planting time for snow peas

Snow peas can be planted in all seasons. The climate is suitable in spring and autumn, so they can be planted outdoors from February to April, or they can be planted in late August.

However, in summer and winter, it is necessary to plant in a greenhouse to achieve the purpose of shading and heat preservation. Generally speaking, it can be planted in May or after October.

Snow pea planting methods and key points

1. Soil selection

   When planting snow peas, it is best to choose slightly acidic soil with good drainage and organic matter. This can promote seed germination and differentiation, speed up its emergence time, reduce the chance of disease during growth, and at the same time ensure the quality of mature fruits.

2. Water appropriately

When planting snow peas, proper watering is required. When sprouting, watering should be reduced to ensure that the soil is semi-moist to avoid water accumulation and root rot. However, after flowering, the frequency of watering needs to be increased. In addition, fast-acting fertilizers should be applied, and top dressing should be carried out after each harvest.

Points to note in daily management of snow peas

After planting snow peas, we should pay attention to the amount of fertilizer and water, so that it can get enough water during the growth process, but not accumulate water, otherwise too much water will affect the absorption of nutrients by the roots of snow peas. In addition, we should apply fertilizer three times according to the actual situation, and urea can be used as fertilizer to ensure the healthy growth of snow peas.