Pea seeds

Common name: Peas Scientific name: Pisum sativum Also known as: Gulgana - Bessala Peas are a type of annual plant belonging to the Pisum genus of the Fabaceae family. They are a popular food and easy to digest. Their pods and seeds are cooked, and they can be stored frozen, canned, or dried. • Pea flower: Its small white flowers bloom in spring. • Fruit and seeds of peas: The fruit is a pod 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 loves 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. The plant is prepared to withstand 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. • Original homeland of peas: Afghanistan, India, the Caucasus highlands, and their cultivation is spread around the world.