When to plant snow peas

Snow pea planting time

Snow pea is a plant of the Fabaceae family and the genus Pisum. It is an annual climbing herb and is generally propagated by sowing. Its growth cycle is about 95-130 days, and it will bloom about two months after planting.

The planting time of snow peas is different in different regions. For example, it can be planted in February and March in the south, and in April and May in the north. In addition, seedlings can also be grown in a solar greenhouse.

How to sow snow peas

1. Sowing seeds

Before sowing, the seeds of snow peas need to be soaked to germinate, and then sown by spot sowing. The row spacing of potted plants can be kept at about 1 cm.

2. Cover the soil and water

After sowing the snow pea seeds, you need to lightly cover them with a layer of sand, and then water them thoroughly. They will germinate in about 3-5 days.

Key points and techniques for growing snow peas

1. After planting snow peas, when the plants grow to 15-20 cm, you need to erect a support to prevent the plants from falling over later.

2. Snow peas are a crop that requires a lot of fertilizer. Generally, fertilizer should be applied about 20 days after planting, and then every 10 days.