Pea seeds

Common name: Pea Scientific name: Pisum sativum Also known as: Gilebanah - Bessalah Peas are a type of annual plant belonging to the genus Pisum in the legume family, and they are a popular food that is easy to digest. Their pods and seeds are eaten cooked, and they can be stored frozen, canned, or dried. • Pea flower: Their small white flowers bloom in spring. • Pea fruit and seeds: The fruit consists of pods containing small, round, green seeds inside. • Pea germination season: Seeds are planted in autumn (October/January). • Suitable climate and soil for peas: Peas grow well, and it is important to prepare suitable conditions. The plant is very fond of moisture, so that the seeds swell evenly, and friendly sprouts appear. Peas should be planted in moist soil. Due to the heavy rainfall, the plant grows faster and yields increase. Pea seeds do not like very high groundwater. It is prepared to tolerate short droughts, as the strong root system uses moisture from deep soil layers. Peas are modest to heat, and seeds germinate at +5°C. These sprouts can tolerate frost down to -6°C. • Method of growing peas: They are propagated by seeds planted at a depth of 1-2 cm from the soil surface, and they can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. • Benefits and uses: Used as food for humans, and have many health benefits. • Native homeland of peas: Afghanistan, India, the Caucasus highlands, and their cultivation is spread around the world.