How many pounds of peas are produced per mu?

Pea yield per mu

If peas are planted in good conditions, the annual yield per mu can reach about 600-800 catties, and the maximum will not exceed 1,000 catties. However, if the planting environment is not good, the annual yield per mu can only be about 300-400 catties.

Pea farming profits

Peas are a relatively profitable vegetable, with the price being around 3.7-4 yuan per catty. In some cities with high prices, the price can even reach 5.5-10 yuan per catty. The profit per mu of land is about 3,200 yuan.

Peas have a good taste and high yield, and have always had good market prospects. They are loved by people everywhere and have very high economic value. During the planting period, it is necessary to reduce links in the supply chain and increase communication with customers.

High-yield planting technology of peas

1. Variety selection

When planting peas, it is best to choose disease-resistant, high-quality, and high-yield varieties. The more recommended ones are Zhongwan No. 4, Yuetiandou No. 1, Qizhen 76 Sweet Pea, etc.

2. Land preparation and fertilization

Peas are best planted in sandy loam with deep soil and rich organic matter. They can be planted after the rice is harvested, and the ridges can be made into a turtle back shape, with some decomposed farmyard manure added as base fertilizer.

3. Sowing

Peas are suitable for planting around October. Use the single-row planting method with the row spacing controlled at about 10 cm. Sow 3 seeds in each row and weeding should be done about 5 days after sowing.