Pea seeds: TOP 30 best varieties with descriptions and characteristics with photos

The best varieties of peas are well known among gardeners, but every year breeders develop new, improved species. Cultivars have been bred for fresh consumption, for culinary processing and preparations. The plants are unpretentious, high-yielding, and some are even cold-resistant. The crop is divided into 2 varieties based on the structure of the pod:

peeling, with parchment doors;
sugar or asparagus (there is semi-sugar) with fleshy, edible walls.

Peas of both types are distinguished by the shape of the grains:

smooth;
cerebral, with a wrinkled surface after ripening.

According to their purpose, the varieties are:

universal, used for fresh eating, canning green peas and cooking various dishes from ripe hard grains;
canned - green peas are used to make preparations, since they are too hard for culinary processing;
table peas - hard, starchy peas are easily boiled in soups and purees.

Grains of almost all varieties are eaten in the stage of milk (silage) maturity. High-quality varieties do not lie down and do not fall out spontaneously.

Variety selection

Peas belong to herbaceous annual plants of the legume family. Like all legumes, it enriches the soil with nitrogen, so it is recommended to plant other crops after it. Depending on which variety of green pea seeds was chosen, the stem may be lodging or bushy, simple or branching. The stem of different pea varieties can reach different heights. A tall variety of crop can reach a height of up to 2.5 meters.

Different types of peas differ in size and color. The color can be dark or light green; there is also a variety with a bluish color.

Each bean can contain up to 10 seeds. They also differ in shape and color. The peas inside the bean may be round or angular in appearance, and the surface may be wrinkled or smooth.

All varieties of peas are divided into three large groups:

Seeds of the hulling group are used for canning, drying, and freezing. They boil well and make good soups and porridges. But they are not eaten fresh.
Sugar snap pea seeds are sweet and tender. They are eaten unripe. As they ripen, they lose moisture and become wrinkled. This type of vegetable is more difficult to grow. It is picky about the composition of the soil and watering, often gets sick and is attacked by pests.
Brain vegetable varieties are distinguished by wrinkled, square seeds. They are low in starch but high in sugar.

In addition to these characteristics, attention is also paid to the timing of seed ripening. The growing season of early plant varieties lasts 45–60 days, mid-season varieties last 60–80 days, and late-season plants begin to ripen in 80–90 days.

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are also called chickpeas. It is valued by gardeners for its health benefits. Pests practically do not pay attention to it. The protein content in it is higher than in regular peas - it varies from 20.1 to 32.4%. Accordingly, these grains are more nutritious. They are also rich in essential amino acids - methionine, tryptophan.

Bonus

A relatively new variety, there are no restrictions regarding the growing region. It is classified as mid-season, the crop ripens in 65–106 days. It shows itself best in Bashkiria. The bush is erect, 25–54 cm high. The variety tolerates drought well, the plants do not lie down, and mature pods do not fall off. During the tests, no disease was observed.

Chickpea Bonus was not affected by diseases during variety testing

The peas are pale yellow, irregularly rounded-angular in shape, slightly ribbed. Protein content - 22.3–25.8%.

Roseanne

A recent achievement of Ukrainian breeders. In Russia, the variety is recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus and Crimea. The bush is quite compact, semi-standard, the height reaches 55–60 cm. The variety has a medium ripening period; peas can be harvested in 94–98 days. It has “innate” immunity to fusarium and ascochyta blight. Tolerates heat and drought well.

Chickpea Rosanna is a compact plant that does not particularly suffer from heat and drought.

The pods are large, the peas are yellowish-beige, irregularly diamond-shaped. The skin is very wrinkled. Protein content - 28–30%.

Anniversary

It was introduced in the 50s of the last century, but is still in demand. Medium ripening variety. The harvest can be harvested after 90–100 days. The variety is resistant to drought, the pods do not crack. The height of the bush does not exceed 35–45 cm.

The Yubileiny chickpea bushes are very compact and low-growing

Fresh peas have an unusual pinkish-yellow color; after drying they turn beige. Protein content - 25–27%. The yield is very good - 1.5–3 kg/m².

Sphere

One of the latest new selections, suitable for cultivation in the Black Sea region. The bush is quite tall (about 63 cm), erect or slightly drooping. The variety is mid-season, the harvest ripens in 95–117 days. It does not tolerate drought as well as other varieties and is resistant to lodging and cracking. The most dangerous disease is root rot.

Chickpea Sfera cannot boast of very good drought resistance

The peas are dark beige, almost smooth or slightly ribbed. Protein content up to 26%. Fruiting is uniform, the yield is high - more than 3 kg/m².

Falcon

A new variety suitable for cultivation throughout Russia. The height of the erect bush is 38–62 cm. The average ripening period is 81–116 days. The variety is resistant to lodging, shedding, and tolerates drought well. Most often it suffers from root rot.

A significant disadvantage of Sokol chickpeas is susceptibility to root rot.

The peas are amber-beige, irregular in shape, with weakly defined ribs. Protein content - 24.7%.

Video: health benefits of chickpeas

Brain varieties

Brain pea varieties are distinguished by the fact that at the end of the growing season or during heat treatment, the seeds acquire a wrinkled surface. They accumulate very little starch, contain a lot of vitamins and glucose, so the taste is excellent. Varieties of this group are used for preparing salads and canning.

Kelvedon miracle

An early-ripening, productive pea variety is the Kelvedon Miracle. The growing season lasts 50 days. The stem grows up to 70 cm. During cultivation, it is advisable to tie the stem to a support. The pods are oblong (up to 8 cm) and contain 6–8 dark green fruits.

The plant belongs to the brain pea varieties and has a sweet, juicy taste. Resistant to diseases and adverse weather conditions. The variety requires care. The soil needs to be loosened, fertilized and watered in a timely manner. Do not allow the soil to dry out, otherwise the yield will decrease significantly.

Caring for peas in open ground

When growing this legume in the Moscow region, it is necessary to provide the plant with proper care. It includes several basic rules that will have to be followed.

Watering and fertilizing

Peas are a moisture-loving crop; in the absence of rain for a long time, they need to be watered regularly. In the Moscow region, moistening should be carried out once every 3-5 days by wetting the soil by 10 cm. To do this, use settled water.

During the flowering period, peas need potassium. Therefore, at this time it is necessary to feed it with wood ash. To do this, you should prepare a hood based on it. It is necessary to pour 200 g of wood ash into 1 liter of hot water and leave for a day. At the end of the waiting period, increase the total volume of liquid to 10 liters. Pour 500 ml of nutrient solution under each plant.

Tying up

It is recommended that immediately after planting you take care of the supports for the peas. It is necessary to install pegs along the edge of the rows and stretch a rope between them. As the bushes grow, they need to be tied up regularly. This will allow them to fully develop and preserve the commercial properties of the pods.

Loosening the soil

After each watering, loosen the soil at the base of the plants to maintain air access to the roots. You should also remove growing weeds regularly.

Large pea seeds

Varieties of large peas delight with their size and taste. The length of the pod can reach 15 cm. These varieties include: Emerald, Gribovsky 11, Russian size F1. During cultivation, special requirements are placed on fertilizers. Even if a low-growing variety of peas was planted, you need to install a support so that the stem does not break under the weight of the beans.

Prelado

The peeling, high-yielding pea variety Prelado gives a consistently high yield, even if the care rules have not been sufficiently followed. Refers to early ripening plants; from the moment of emergence of seedlings to the stage of maturity of peas, an average of 90 days pass.

The variety belongs to large varieties of peas, exhibits high resistance to diseases, especially fusarium and powdery mildew, and also tolerates hot weather well. The stem grows up to 65 cm.

The length of the pod is 10 cm, it contains 7 large peas larger than 10 mm in size. During cultivation, it is enough to water on time, loosen the soil and apply fertilizer twice.

Swift

The new variety of sugar peas, bred by Ukrainian breeders, has an average harvest ripening period (70-85 days). The plant needs to be tied to a support, since the height of the bushes can reach 85-95 cm. The length of the pods does not exceed 11 cm, they contain 8-9 medium-sized peas. The variety is often used for drying and preservation.

Sweet peas for planting

Sugar varieties have a sweet and juicy taste due to the high sugar content in their composition. They can eat the entire shoulder blade without removing the peas, since there is no parchment layer. The peas are not very large, but have high taste. Popular varieties of sweet peas for planting: Sugar, Zhegalova, Gigant, Children's Sugar, Oscar, Vera, Salute.

Sugar

Growing sugar peas is easy, as they do not require special care and grow in any soil. Most varieties are cold-resistant, light-loving, and require regular watering. You can plant after cabbage and cucumbers.

Sugar peas 2 are early ripening varieties. The pods grow up to 10 cm in length, have a soft and juicy structure, without coarse fibers, therefore they are also used as food. The beans are bright green in color, round in shape, the surface is smooth and even.

The Sugar variety withstands disease and cold. When the air temperature drops, development does not stop, but it slows down. The yield is high, and many sweet peas are formed in the pod.

Oscar

The Oscar pea variety will be pleased with its high yield. Refers to plants with early ripening of beans; they can be harvested after 68 days. The height of the stem is 75 cm. The length of the pod is 9 cm, it contains 12 dark green beans.

The plant is disease-resistant and is especially rarely affected by Fusarium wilt. If fertilizers were applied before sowing the seeds, then further fertilizing is not required.

Sugar snap pea seeds are ideal for canning, but can also be eaten fresh. They contain many vitamins, so the benefits are combined with a pleasant sweet taste.

Zhegalova

Peas of the Zhegalova 112 variety belong to the sugar, mid-season groups of vegetable crops. The growing season lasts 60 days. High yields can be collected from 1 sq. m up to 1.5 kg of harvest. The stem is simple, stretches up to 170 cm. The peas have fleshy, juicy, sweet pulp. Each pod, 10–13 cm long, contains up to 8 seeds.

Growing this variety of sweet pea is recommended in open ground. It is better to plant in sandy and loamy soils. Care consists of timely loosening and watering of the soil.

Slider-Sugar

Leafless peas Slider-Sugar have early fruit ripening periods. The growing season lasts on average 58 days. The plant grows up to 75 cm and does not require tying to a support. The peas can be eaten with the pod. The pod contains 8–9 sweet, light green, slightly curved, elongated seeds.

Baby sugar

The children's Sugar Pea variety will delight you with its high yield, ease of care and sweet taste. The height of the stem reaches 95 cm. The plant belongs to the mid-season group; harvesting begins after 60 days. The length of the pod is 9 cm. Up to 8 dark green seeds with a high protein content (up to 25%) are formed in the pod.

The vegetable crop is characterized by average resistance to some diseases. Shows resistance to lodging, ascochyta blight and root rot. Withstands spring frosts at night, does not impose special conditions for watering and fertilizing.

Caring for Children's Joy peas is standard and consists of timely watering, applying mineral and organic fertilizers and loosening the soil. Since the stem is tall and many pods are formed, a support should be installed.

short

For normal growth, low-growing varieties do not need specialized structures for fruit to appear; just basic garters are enough. Despite their compactness (up to 70 centimeters in height), miniature types of peas are practically not inferior in yield to their taller comrades.

Grandma's surprise

Mid-season variety of peas, shelling variety. The time from germination to the first harvest is about 1.5-2 months. The length of the plant reaches 55-65 centimeters, foliage is medium. Productivity – up to 0.5 kilograms per 1 square meter.

The beans are slightly curved, with a pointed top, covered with a parchment layer, containing about 8-10 peas. The fruits are large, light green, sweet.

Grandma's surprise is valuable due to its cold resistance and stable yield.

Vatan

The variety is mid-season, the growing season averages 70-75 days. Vatan is distinguished by leaves of a modified mustachioed type. The stem and internodes of the plant are relatively short, on average their height is about 60 centimeters. Potential yield – 5.5 tons per 1 hectare.

The beans are medium in size and have a slightly curved, pointed top. There are from 4 to 7 round yellow seeds in the stalk.

Vatan is characterized by high resistance to seed shedding, plant lodging and diseases.

Chinese

Mid-season sugar peas, the growing season of which is about 2 months. The plant grows in bushes up to 70 centimeters. The variety cannot boast of yield - up to 0.3 kilograms per 1 square meter.

The beans are visually attractive and long, up to 15 centimeters. There are few seeds in the pod, and they are small (up to 0.5 centimeters in diameter).

Chinese peas are universal and do not require specific conditions for growth.

Slider

This variety is one of the representatives of leafless peas, growing in length up to 50-70 centimeters. The growing season is about 7.5 weeks. The yield of the slider leaves much to be desired - from 200 to 400 grams per 1 square meter. m.

The beans are slightly curved, narrow, medium length, green. Contains up to 10 large sweet peas.

The slider does not require any support at all, and does not lie down. It is unpretentious in care and has a long fruiting period.

Early Gribovsky

The stem of the plant is simple, unfasciated, and grows up to 40 centimeters in length. It grows with two pairs of light green or yellowish-green leaves, oblong-ovate in shape. The variety is early ripening - it will take from 50 to 60 days for fruit to appear. The yield of beans in the technical ripeness phase reaches up to 220 centners per 1 hectare of land.

A dark green large bean, up to 10 centimeters long, containing about 8 large peas.

Early Gribovsky is famous for the high quality of the resulting fruits and their outstanding taste properties.

The Miracle of Kelvedon

This early-ripening (55-65 days) variety is one of the smallest among the low-growing varieties: it rarely exceeds half a meter in height. However, its miniature size does not in any way hinder the yield, which reaches up to 1.5 kg/sq. m.

The pods are long, arranged in pairs on the peduncle. Contains about 7 light green peas with a high sugar content.

Kelvedon's miracle peas are resistant to unfavorable growing conditions and frost, and the peas can be used in different ways: for fresh consumption, for freezing, and canning.

Shustrik

Another representative of peas without leaves. The length of the plant reaches no more than 65 centimeters. Shustrik is an early ripening variety; in warm climates, the first fruits can appear after 50 days. The yield of shustrik is average, and is about 3 tons per 1 hectare.

The bob is straight, with a rounded top. The peas are small, smooth, almost perfectly spherical in shape.

Despite the fact that the shustrik is slightly inferior to representatives of low-growing species in terms of resistance to shedding and drought, its resistance to lodging is much higher.

Peas growing without support

For tall varieties of peas, support is required. For medium-sized and short plants, the support may not be installed, but the procedure significantly increases the yield. This allows light and air to reach all parts of the plant without obstruction.

Plants whose stems do not exceed 70 cm are classified as low-growing. During their cultivation, tying to a support is not required. The bushes, clinging to each other, do not fall to the ground. Peas, which do not require support, are in particular demand among ordinary gardeners. The variety Tsarevich, Varis, Vera, Ambrosia, Grandmother's Surprise, Little Miracle can be selected.

Alpha

The Alpha pea variety is distinguished by stable, high yield and early ripening. The fruits begin to ripen after 52 days. The height of the plant is 55 cm, the stem is powerful, so no supports are required. Some gardeners still install supports, which has a positive effect on the amount of harvest. The pod is 8 cm long and produces up to 9 dark green beans. The seeds contain a lot of protein and vitamin C.

The variety is resistant to frost and diseases, especially ascochyta blight and fusarium blight. During care, you need to set the watering regime; adding fertilizers is not necessary if they were applied during the pre-sowing period.

Avola peas

Among the shelling, early-ripening varieties of peas is the Avola variety. From the appearance of the first shoots to fruiting, 55 days pass. It is possible to obtain a high and high-quality harvest under any climatic conditions. Shows high resistance to diseases, especially fusarium. The dark green peas in the pod are large, most of them measuring 8 mm.

The height of the plant is small, reaching 50 cm, so it is grown without support. Care involves loosening and watering the soil, especially during flowering and fruiting.

Suitable varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia

In the middle zone and the Moscow region, you can grow most popular varieties , getting a full harvest. Let's consider the most popular variety suitable for this climate - Moscow delicacy.

- a mid-season pea variety that is valued for the sweetness of its fruits. In reviews of this variety you can often find the phrase “taste of childhood.” These peas do not require much space in your garden and are easy to care for. Peas grow well on any soil, only if the soil is acidic, it is recommended to pre-lime it.

For a high yield, this variety does not care about soil fertility . For best results, it is better to choose a shaded planting site. If the plant is located in the shade, this will greatly reduce its taste. The variety is universal in use, but is especially valued fresh.

Peas

The round-shaped seeds of shelling peas are distinguished by their high starch content and calorie content. They are used to prepare soups and porridges.

They begin to harvest this vegetable when the pod is still green and the peas have reached their size. An overripe bean becomes dull white and loses its taste.

Dakota

The shelling type of Dakota peas produces a consistently high yield, even if weather conditions are not favorable. Plant height is 65 cm. Fruit ripening occurs after 55 days. The length of the pod is 8 cm, it contains up to 8 green beans, medium size.

The plant is resistant to many diseases characteristic of legumes, especially fusarium and powdery mildew. The harvested crop does not age for a long time and does not lose its taste. Care does not require a special approach. It is enough to carry out loosening, watering and fertilizing in a timely manner.

Fork

Peas of the Kamerton variety have the following characteristics: a mid-season, leafless plant, resistant to diseases, shedding and lodging. Plant height 120 cm. The beans are light green in color, shelled type.

Adagumsky

For mid-season Adagum peas, the growing season lasts 68 days. The height of the plant is 75 cm; during cultivation, no additional support for tying is required. The beans are round with a pointed tip, dark green in color, up to 7 cm in length. Up to 8 dark green grains are formed inside.

Voronezh green

Voronezh Green peas belong to the shelling type with a short growing season, which lasts 45 days. Productivity is high. Stem height 80 cm, no garter required.

The plant is characterized by good resistance to diseases, especially white rot and ascochyta. It does not have any special care requirements, tolerates frost well, and the fruits ripen early and smoothly.

Dinga

The mid-season pea variety Dinga belongs to the German selection. It takes 60 days from full germination to ripeness. The stem is simple, stretches up to 90 cm. The length of the pod is 11 cm, with a pointed end. Inside there are up to 11 dark green peas.

Among all varieties of peas, it is characterized by high yield and resistance to diseases, especially fusarium. For planting, it is better to choose sandy and loamy soils. It especially needs watering during flowering and fruit formation.

Varieties of vegetable peas

Pea varieties grown by gardeners in their gardens can be divided into three varieties.

Peeling

In shelling peas, only the grains are eaten. The pods themselves are inedible due to the hard “parchment” layer on the inside. The same variety is used to prepare dried peas, which are then sold in stores.

Petite Provençal

A variety of French selection, one of the shortest (the height of the bush does not exceed 40–45 cm). Does not require support. Belongs to the category of early ripening, the crop ripens 55–60 days after emergence. The grains are characterized by a high protein content (more than 25%), which means they are highly nutritious.

Petite Provençal peas, due to their high protein content, can easily replace meat for vegetarians

The pods are rich green in color, pointed, reach a length of 8 cm. The peas are small, very juicy. Fruiting is friendly.

Afilla

A variety from the late-ripening category, which is easily identified by the almost complete absence of leaves. They transformed into tendrils, intertwined into a dense “mesh” supporting the bush. Therefore, he does not need support. The height of the plant is about 50–55 cm. An undoubted advantage is the “innate” immunity to powdery mildew.

Afilla peas still have leaves, but there are very few of them.

The pods are rich green in color, slightly flattened. Each contains 6–9 peas, very juicy and sweetish in taste. The harvest must be harvested regularly - this stimulates the formation of new ovaries, thereby prolonging the fruiting period.

Abador

Variety from Holland. In Russia it is recognized as the most suitable for cultivation in the North Caucasus and Western Siberia. According to the ripening period, it belongs to the mid-season, the harvest is given en masse. The grains reach full maturity in 46–60 days. The variety is suitable for mechanized harvesting.

Abador peas are valued for their massive fruiting

Pods with a slight bend, rich green color. The average length is 8–10 cm, diameter is about 1 cm. The peas are quite small, light green in color, sometimes with slightly wrinkled skin. The taste is excellent.

Adagumsky

Suitable for cultivation throughout the European part of Russia, as well as in the Urals and Eastern Siberia. Bred in Crimea almost 30 years ago. In terms of ripening, it is mid-season. The harvest ripens 68–73 days after mass germination. The height of the stem is 70–80 cm; there are few leaves, unlike tendrils. The variety demonstrates good resistance to powdery mildew and ascochyta blight, but is not completely immune from infection.

Over almost 30 years of cultivation, Adagum peas have proven that they have much more advantages than disadvantages

The pods are almost straight, with a pointed tip, and bright green in color. The length does not exceed 7 cm. Each contains 6–9 lime-colored peas. The taste is excellent both fresh and canned.

Gloriosa

One of the recent achievements of Russian breeders. Recommended for cultivation in the Central region. The crop ripens en masse, 56–57 days after germination. The stem height is no more than 60–70 cm. The variety is immune to ascochyta blight and fusarium wilt. The seedlings can withstand temperatures down to -6°C.

Even young shoots of Gloriosa peas demonstrate very high frost resistance

The pods are light green in color, with a more or less pronounced bend and a pointed top, shaped like a saber. The average length is 7–8 cm, each with 7–9 grains. The peas are small, greenish, slightly wrinkled. The yield is very good - 0.9–1.3 kg/m².

Madonna

The variety comes from Germany and is classified as medium-late in terms of ripening. It is valued for its productivity, tolerates drought very well, and ripe pods do not fall off. The most dangerous diseases for it are ascochyta blight and root rot. Suitable for mechanized cleaning. Demanding on lighting, proper watering is required.

To achieve the highest possible yield, Madonna peas need regular watering and ample sunlight.

The height of the stem varies from 53 to 95 cm. The beans are slightly curved, the apex is blunt. Each contains 6-7 peas. The protein content is high - 22.5–23.7%.

Pharaoh

A very popular mid-late variety. The crop ripens in 68–85 days. The height of the stem reaches 1 m. It is valued for its ability to withstand heat and drought without much damage, and high immunity. Not prone to lodging. Can become infected with root rot and ascochyta blight.

Pharaoh peas do not pay much attention to heat and prolonged drought

There are practically no leaves. The flowers, which is atypical for peas, are collected in inflorescences of three. The pods are slightly curved, bright green, 8–9 cm long. Each pod contains 6–8 round or slightly flattened peas.

Focor

A variety recommended for cultivation in the Volga and Stavropol regions. Peas are medium late, ready to eat in 74–88 days. The variety tolerates drought well and practically does not fall off as it ripens. The height of the stem varies from 45 to 88 cm. The weak point of this pea is fungal diseases. The most dangerous are ascochyta blight and root rot; somewhat less often it suffers from powdery mildew, rust and anthracnose.

A significant disadvantage of Fokor peas is susceptibility to infection by pathogenic fungi.

The pods are slightly curved, with a blunt tip. Each contains 4–10 peas, shaped like an egg. They are painted in an unusual yellowish color with a pinkish undertone. The skin is smooth, matte.

Prelado

A very common variety of Dutch selection in Europe. In Russia, it is best suited for cultivation in the North Caucasus. Belongs to the early category. The harvest ripens in just 45–55 days, en masse. The variety does not suffer from Fusarium wilt and mosaic virus. Resistant to lodging. Tolerates heat well.

Prelado is one of the most common pea varieties in Europe.

The pods are almost straight, short (6–7 cm), flattened, dark green in color. Each contains seven rather small peas. The taste qualities of both fresh and canned peas deserve only rave reviews.

Jackpot

The new variety comes from Denmark. In Europe it is already considered the best of production. Ripens in 65–81 days. In Russia, it is recommended for cultivation in the Central region. Stem height is 46–86 cm. Leaves are practically absent. The variety demonstrates remarkable resistance to lodging and shedding. The most common disease is ascochyta blight. Does not tolerate drought very well.

Jackpot peas are widely grown commercially

The pods are straight or almost straight, the apex is blunt. The peas are almost regular spherical in shape, yellowish when cut. The protein content is very high - more than 27%.

Rocket

The variety is almost leafless, valued for its high yield. Recommended for cultivation in central Russia and the Black Sea region. Ripens in 68–96 days. The stem height varies from 60 to 95 cm. This variety can be sown earlier than others; the seedlings are not harmed by returning spring frosts. Peas are relatively rarely affected by gray rot and ascochyta blight, but for some reason the pea weevil has a special love for it. It tolerates drought somewhat worse than other varieties.

Rocket peas are not harmed by returning spring frosts

Pods with an almost imperceptible bend, the apex is blunt. Peas of irregular rounded-angular shape. The protein content is relatively low - 20.9–22.1%.

Belmondo

A variety of German selection, recommended for cultivation in the Black Sea region. Peas ripen in 70–90 days. Valued for its resistance to lodging, suitable for early planting and mechanized harvesting. Stem height is 55–90 cm. There are very few leaves. The most dangerous diseases are rust, ascochyta blight and powdery mildew, and the most dangerous pests are pea weevil.

The greatest damage to the Belmondo variety can be caused by pea weevil.

The pods are up to 10 cm long, almost round when cut. Each contains 7–8 large oval-shaped peas.

Alpha

Suitable for cultivation throughout Russia. The variety is early, the harvest ripens in 46–53 days. The height of the plant does not exceed 50–55 cm. This pea demonstrates good resistance to fusarium and ascochyta blight.

Alpha peas rarely suffer from fusarium and ascochyta blight.

The bend of the pod is more or less pronounced, the apex is pointed. The average length is 7–9 cm, diameter is 1.2–1.4 cm. Each contains 5–9 peas. The grains are cube-shaped with rounded edges, greenish-yellow. The calorie content of these peas is 1.5–2 times higher than other varieties.

Cerebral

This group of varieties gets its name from the wrinkled skin of peas. Compared to other varieties, brain peas have a lower starch content. Thanks to this, the taste improves and the sweetness is felt more strongly. Peas acquire their characteristic “folding” towards the end of the growing season or during heat treatment. It is brain peas that are used for canning on an industrial scale.

Early 301

A time-tested variety, it has been listed in the State Register for more than 60 years. It is recommended to cultivate it in central Russia and Western Siberia. A variety from the early category. The grains reach technical maturity in 60–64 days, and full maturity in 68–75 days. The height of the stem is about 70 cm. Of the diseases for the variety, the greatest danger is powdery mildew and ascochyta.

Peas Early 301 have been tested by several generations of gardeners and have not yet lost their popularity

The pods are straight or slightly curved, with a blunt apex, dense green in color. The average length is 6–8 cm, diameter is 1.2–1.4 cm. Each contains 5–7 peas, similar to a cube with rounded edges. The harvest is ripening en masse.

Voronezh green

Recommended for cultivation in central Russia and the Black Sea region. The variety is very early, the harvest ripens en masse in 42–54 days. The stem is 70–90 cm high. It is advisable to use supports. Fusarium is the most dangerous for this pea; it resists ascochyta blight and white rot somewhat better.

Voronezh green peas can be seriously damaged by fusarium

Beans with a slight bend and a pointed top, bright green. The peas are round, yellowish, with a white scar. The yield is not bad - 0.9–1.3 kg/m².

Dinga

Variety from Germany. In Russia it is recognized as suitable for cultivation in the North-Western region. The harvest ripens in 53–70 days. The height of the stem is about 95 cm. The variety is immune to fusarium, but is susceptible to infection by powdery mildew and mosaic virus. Of the pests, the most dangerous is the pea codling moth.

The pea codling moth has a special love for the Dinga variety.

The bend of the pod is almost imperceptible, the tip is pointed. The average length is 11 cm, diameter is 1.2–1.3 cm. Each contains 9–10 matte light green peas.

Premium

The variety is recommended to be cultivated in the Black Sea region and in the North-West region. It belongs to the category of early ripening. The harvest ripens quickly, on average in 55–60 days; mechanized harvesting is possible. The variety has good immunity against diseases typical for the crop.

Premium peas are suitable for mechanized harvesting, this makes the variety interesting for professional farmers

Pods with a noticeable bend, dark green, blunt apex. The average length is 8 cm, diameter is 1.35 cm. Each contains 9 peas. Productivity is average - 0.3–0.6 kg/m².

Tropar

The variety is recognized as suitable for cultivation in the Black Sea region. Belongs to the early category; peas reach technical ripeness in 44–48 days. The height of the stem does not exceed 45–50 cm. The variety has good resistance to root rot, ascochyta blight, and fusarium blight. The most dangerous pests are the pea moth and the tuberous weevil.

Tropar peas have good immunity against most diseases typical for the crop.

The pods are almost straight, with a blunt top, 6–7 cm long. Each pod contains 6–7 pale green peas of irregular rounded angular shape. Productivity is average - 0.2–0.6 kg/m².

Belladonna 136

The variety is late-ripening and tolerates frost well (even for peas). This applies to both seedlings and adult plants. It has good drought resistance. Valued for its high immunity.

It is very easy to identify Belladonna 136 peas due to the unusual color of the pods

Pods up to 10 cm long, slightly curved, inky purple. Each contains 7–9 peas of an unusual bluish-green color. The taste is excellent, sweetish.

Sugar

It differs from other varieties in that you can eat not only the grains themselves, but also the pods. They lack a hard “parchment” layer. The taste of peas, as the name suggests, is sweetish.

Kelvedon miracle

Also found under the name "Miracle of Kelvedon". A very common variety, one of the most popular varieties of sugar peas. It is valued for its high frost resistance, even compared to other varieties. In terms of ripening time, it is considered medium early; the harvest can be harvested 60–65 days after emergence. The pods are 8–9 cm long, slightly curved, each containing 6–9 fairly large peas. The yield is very good - 1.2–1.5 kg/m².

Kelvedon Miracle peas are a very popular sugar variety.

The bush is 50–70 cm high. It grows very interestingly, as if it clings to itself with tendrils. Doesn't need support. It practically does not suffer from diseases, demonstrating good resistance to ascochyta blight and all types of rot.

Oscar

A Czech variety popular in Russia, one of the earliest. Recommended for landing in the Black Sea region. Ripens in just 42–45 days. The stem is no more than 0.5 m high. The variety is resistant to fusarium, mechanized harvesting is possible. Fruiting is friendly.

Oscar is a Czech pea variety that performs very well in Russia

The pods are strongly curved, the apex is pointed. The average length is 9 cm. The parchment layer is present, but very weakly expressed. The peas are bright green, there are 10–12 of them in each pod.

Sugar Oregon

Also sometimes found under the name "Oregon Sugar". The variety is mid-season, the fruiting period is long. The height of the stem is 1–1.2 m. A trellis is desirable.

Oregon Sugar Peas have a long fruiting period

The pods are slightly curved, almost flat, light green in color, the apex is blunt. The average length is 9–10 cm. Each contains 5–7 large peas. The yield is very good - 1.55 kg/m².

Sweet friend

Russian relatively new variety. Recommended for cultivation in the Central region. According to the ripening period - mid-early or medium. It depends on the weather in summer. The harvest ripens in 53–62 days. Mass fruiting. Stem height is 80 cm or a little more. The variety is suitable for mechanized harvesting.

Children's sweet

It is listed in the State Register for three years. Belongs to the mid-early category. The stem is about 95 cm high. A trellis is desirable. The flowers are unusually large.

Baby sweet peas are one of the recent achievements of breeders

The pods are slightly curved, long and wide, light green in color. The peas are medium-sized, aligned. The yield is very good - 1–1.5 kg/m².

Friendly family

The variety is from the early ripening category, the crop ripens in 55–57 days. The stem height is 60–70 cm. The yield is high (0.9–1.3 kg/m²), so the plants need support.

Peas A friendly family needs support - the stem bends and breaks under the weight of the harvest

Pods with a slight bend, salad green color. The average length is 8–10 cm. Each contains 6–10 peas.

Ambrosia

There are no restrictions regarding the growing region. A variety from the early category. The harvest can be harvested 45–56 days after emergence. Stem height is 50–70 cm. Installation of a trellis may be required. Immunity is generally good, with the exception of fusarium.

Ambrosia peas rarely suffer from fungal diseases; an unpleasant exception is fusarium.

The pods are slightly curved, light green in color, and the apex is pointed. The average length is 8–10 cm, each has 6–8 grains. The peas are small, oval in shape. The skin is green, when cut they are yellowish. The variety has a very positive attitude towards the application of potassium and phosphorus fertilizers - the fruiting period is noticeably extended and the yield increases.

Inexhaustible 195

An old variety, proven by more than one generation of gardeners. Reaches technical maturity in 45–60 days, full maturity in 70–90 days. The height of the stem varies from 75 to 115 cm. The flowers are very large, solitary. The harvest is ripening en masse.

Pea Inexhaustible 195 stands out with large flowers

The pods are almost straight, light green in color, with a blunt tip. “Constrictions” often appear, turning them into something similar to rosary beads. The average length is 8–10 cm, diameter is 1.6–1.8 cm. Each contains 6–7 peas. They are noticeably flattened, angular, yellowish-green.

Zhegalova 112

Another pea variety that has been popular for more than 70 years. Can be grown everywhere except the Volga region, Eastern Siberia and the Far East. Harvest ripening period is medium or late. Peas reach technical maturity in 50–60 days, and full maturity in 90–110 days. The stem is long (1.2–1.8 m), curly. Fruiting is friendly.

Peas Zhegalova 112 - a very common mid-late variety in Russia

The pods are almost straight, sword-shaped, light green in color, and very large. The average length is 10–15 cm, diameter is 2.3–2.5 cm. Each has 5–8 flattened peas of irregular shape.

Sugar Prince

One of the new selections. There are no restrictions regarding the growing region. The harvest ripens in 65–70 days. The stem is curly, about 70 cm long. Support is desirable.

Sugar Prince peas are suitable for cultivation throughout almost the entire territory of Russia

The beans are slightly curved, 12–14 cm long, with a pointed tip. The peas are quite small, dark green, with slightly wrinkled skin. The yield is very good - 1.2–1.4 kg/m².

Refined sugar

In Russia, these peas can be grown everywhere. A variety from the early category. The stem is very long, 1.5 m or more. The flowers are large, of a rare red-burgundy hue.

Refined peas are very easy to identify during flowering

The pods are almost without bending, very long and wide. The parchment layer is present, but poorly expressed. The peas are small. The average yield is 1–1.2 kg/m².

Video: Sugar and shelling peas

Tall

Tall varieties are considered to be those whose stems extend above 115 cm. The stems of some plants can grow up to 2.5 meters. They are difficult to grow, but you can get a rich harvest. A special feature of cultivation is the installation of support after the appearance of 3-4 leaves. Seeds cannot be planted densely, as they require light and heat. If there is little sunlight, the stem lies down, stretches and becomes brittle.

Good pea seeds for open ground are: Zhegalova 112, Alderman, Telegraph, Miracle Shovel, Sugar Snap. You can choose medium-growing varieties, their stem height is above 70 cm: Azart, Voskhod, Emerald, Madonna, Horn, Giant.

Madonna

German breeders created Madonna pea seeds. They are characterized by high yields and average fruit ripening times. The period of technical ripeness lasts 70 days.

The height of the half-leafless plant reaches 80 cm. The pods are light green, slightly curved in shape with a blunt end. Resistance to shedding is average, but the variety resists diseases, drought and lodging well.

Rocket

In the description of the Rocket pea variety, it is noted that the plant belongs to the high-yielding type of mustachioed form. The height of the plant is average, 60-90 cm.

The variety is moderately resistant to ascochyta blight, mold gray rot, and is resistant to lodging and shedding. Rocket pea seeds are responsive to nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. Nitrogen fertilizers should be applied only when necessary.

Feed peas

As the name suggests, it is used for livestock feed. Both the pods themselves and the green mass are eaten. These varieties are characterized by high productivity. They can be removed several times a season. With early mowing, the greenery grows back quite quickly.

The following varieties are most common in Russia:

Area. Late-ripening variety, recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus. Ready for harvesting 90–110 days after germination. The yield of peas is 3.34 tons/ha, green mass is 5.34 tons/ha. The protein content is high, 24–26%.
Novosibirsk. High-yielding hybrid of medium ripening period. Suitable for cultivation in Siberia. Green mass is obtained up to 1.2 tons/ha.
Mustachioed stern. Suitable for cultivation in the Caucasus and Volga region. There are almost no leaves. The variety is late-ripening, peas ripen in 91–103 days. Greens can be harvested after 63–82 days. The protein content in green mass is 19%, in beans - 25%. Susceptible to infection with anthracnose and root rot.

Photo gallery: popular varieties of fodder peas

Range - a popular late-ripening variety of fodder peas Novosibirsk peas are cultivated mainly in Siberia Mustache fodder peas are almost completely devoid of leaves

The best varieties for the Moscow region

The Moscow region has a temperate continental climate. The weather is not stable. Summer can be rainy or, conversely, dry. Therefore, it is necessary to select varieties that are resistant to adverse weather surprises.

Pea varieties for the Moscow region for open ground: Valentiy, Orion, Ryabchik, Sputnik, Novator, Flora and many others.

Moscow delicacy

Medium-late ripening periods for shelling peas Moscow delicacy. The bush grows small, height 75–80 cm, so no garter to a support is required. From the moment the first shoots appear until technical ripeness, 80 days pass. The length of the pods is 7 cm, they contain 7–9 large peas.

Average resistance to diseases and pests. Chernozem soil, where potatoes or cabbage used to grow, is better suited for growing.

Caring for crops includes irrigation, loosening, fertilizing and carrying out preventive treatments against diseases and pests. Harvesting begins 30 days after the start of flowering.

Slovan

The leafless pea variety Slovan is a high-yielding crop with early ripening. The growing season lasts 90 days. The height of the plant is 110 cm. It is better to tie the stem to a support, this will allow you to reap a larger harvest and prevent it from breaking.

Does not impose requirements on soil composition and predecessors. The length of the pod is 9 cm, each contains 5–6 medium-sized grains. The variety is characterized by resistance to drought, lodging, and diseases. There is a high resistance to ascochyta blight, anthracnose and root rot.

Salamanca

The description of the Salamanca pea variety consists of a large list of positive qualities. With good watering, high yields and smooth fruit ripening. Resistance to lodging and shedding and characteristic diseases is noted. The growing season lasts 70 days. Plant height 80 cm.

Gothic

It is proposed to study the description of the Gothic pea variety. A productive variety with a high protein content in grains. It is drought-resistant, therefore suitable for southern regions, does not lie down and does not crack. The variety is unpretentious to growing conditions.

Plant height 85 cm. Pod length 9 cm. The number of grains in a bean is approximately 7–9 pieces. The taste is good. If you follow the rules of watering and fertilizing, the seeds will be juicy, sweet with delicate skin.

Belmondo

The high-yielding pea variety Belmondo mustache type in the description has other positive aspects. The pea stem is simple, the plant height is average and is 80 cm. The variety tolerates cold and drought well, is resistant to lodging, shedding and cracking. Subject to infection with ascochyta blight and powdery mildew.

Brain

The name comes directly from the shape of the peas: during the ripening process, the fruits become covered with “convolutions”, as a result of which they begin to resemble the corresponding organ. Brain varieties are famous for their minimal starch content and best taste; these peas are the sweetest.

Harp

The height of pea bushes reaches, on average, half a meter. The growing season of the harp is quite early; from the moment the sprouts appear above the ground to technical ripeness it will take from 43 to 57 days. The variety is characterized by stable, good yield - about 600-700 grams of peas can be harvested from 1 square meter.

Each pod contains 2 beans, and in the axil 7-9 cm long there are up to 9 seeds.

Harp is notable for its resistance to pea diseases such as ascochyta blight and fusarium blight.

Monogram

Plants of this variety grow relatively small - the bushes reach an average height of about 60-70 cm. The growing season is also average - to start harvesting, you need to wait about 2 months.

The beans are straight, have a pointed top and an expressive green color. The size of the pod corresponds to the size of the bush - medium in width and length. Upon reaching technical ripeness, peas are uniform in size, green, and have outstanding taste.

The variety is loved and popular due to its excellent technological qualities.

Voronezh green

It grows quite large - at least 1 meter in height. At the same time, it has an impressive ripening speed: the first tasty fruits can be harvested within 1.5 months after the sprouts emerge.

The seeds of the Voronezh green variety are uneven, covered with convolutions. At the same time, the peas are quite large and can reach up to 1 centimeter in diameter. They have an expressive, bright green color.

The variety is resistant to fusarium and peronospora. The leaves of Voronezh green are especially loved among gardeners - there are few of them, which makes it easier to harvest manually, and at the same time, with sufficient watering, they do not burn in the sun at all.

Gloriosa

The plant grows up to 80 cm, and the growing season is about 55 days (mid-early variety). Gloriosa has a good and stable potential yield - from 1 square meter of crop you can harvest up to 500 grams of tasty green peas. Delicious variety.

For successful cultivation of this variety of peas, high-quality soil is important, but you cannot apply fresh manure under the bush, otherwise the peas will get sick. It is necessary to prepare the soil in advance or apply liquid fertilizer.

Dakota

Dakota peas have a short stem length, on average 70 centimeters. It takes about 1.5-2 months before the first fruits appear, but full ripening can take over 70 days. The yield of the variety is very impressive - up to 1.5 kilograms of peas per 1 square meter.

The beans grow up to 10 cm in length and contain up to 12 sweet peas. The grains in the beans are a rich dark green hue.

Dinga

Representatives of plants have a simple stem up to 1 meter long. Dinga peas are a medium-ripening variety, and the time required from full germination to technical ripeness ranges from 55 to 70 days. The yield of green peas is high - from 500 to 1100 g per 1 square meter.

Although Dinga is susceptible to powdery mildew and yellow mosaic virus, it is resistant to fusarium.

Arrogant

The plant has a fairly short stem and rarely exceeds 37 centimeters in height. Belongs to the early ripening category; on average, it takes about 2 months to ripen the fruits.

The pods are straight, small (about 6-7 centimeters in length) and store up to 9 peas. The seeds themselves are also medium in size, dark green, with a delicate and sweet taste.

The variety is valuable because of the smooth ripening of its fruits and its unpretentiousness to support: Zagnaya is extremely resistant to lodging.

Premium

Premium is the king among brain varieties. The plant grows to an average height of about 80 centimeters. And relatively little time is allotted for fruit ripening - up to 2 months.

The pods are medium bubbly, with a rounded top, about 8 centimeters long. Covered with a parchment layer.

Premium is valued for its inimitable taste: its fruits are ideal for both fresh consumption and canning. In addition, the beans ripen together, which makes harvesting much easier.

Tropar

This variety is another representative of miniature brain peas. On average, it reaches a height of 40 cm. Tropar is an early ripening plant, and the first harvest can be expected after only 50 days. The yield leaves much to be desired, and amounts to about 200 grams of fruit per 1 square meter.

The variety is characterized by outstanding taste, especially in the third week of ripening. In addition, Tropar is loved by gardeners because of its unpretentiousness: it has no tendency to lodging and does not need supports.

Suitable varieties for Siberia

Peas are an unpretentious crop that grows well even in Siberian conditions.

Western Siberia has a mild climate. Temperatures in summer can reach 35 degrees. Here you can grow the following varieties of legumes: Altai emerald, Sugar pod, Henry, Miracle of Kelvidon.

The best varieties of peas for the Urals: Alpha, Berkut, Vega, Children's sugar, Sprinter, Voronezh green.

Altai emerald

The Altai emerald pea variety is considered tasty. The harvest is rich and of high quality; it begins to ripen after 54 days. The stem length is 48 cm, the pods are slightly curved, 9 cm long. The peas are large and sweet, containing a lot of protein and sugar.

Like all legumes, the variety does not tolerate fresh organic fertilizers. Prefers sandy and loamy soils. During cultivation, it requires abundant watering, especially during flowering and ripening of beans.

Ambrosia

The vegetable sugar pea variety Ambrosia is an early ripening plant. From the appearance of the first shoots to fruiting, 50 days pass. The height of the stem reaches 70 cm. The yield of the variety is high. To harvest the largest possible harvest, it is advisable to install a support.

The plant is unpretentious; basic care is required in the early stages of vegetable development. Each pod contains up to 8 peas, which have high taste.

Pea varieties for different regions

Peas are a very unpretentious plant that thrives almost throughout Russia and other CIS countries. Nevertheless, for planting on your site, it is better to choose zoned varieties that are maximally adapted to the climate of a particular region.

For Siberia

Despite the rather difficult climatic conditions of the region, peas grow and bear fruit very well in Siberia. The following varieties are common here:

Altai emerald,
Annushka,
Varangian,
Darunok,
Demos,
Zavodoukovsky,
Kemchug,
Narymsky 11,
Rus,
Svetozar,
Yakhont.

The low-growing variety of brain peas, Altai Izumrud, which has a high yield (80–109 c/ha), is in particular demand among gardeners in Western and Eastern Siberia. Its large, dark green peas contain a large amount of dry matter (20.3–23.7%) and sugars (5.5–6.2%). In addition, they have excellent taste and are perfect for both fresh consumption and canning.

The Altai emerald pea variety has a high yield (80–109 c/ha)

For central Russia and the Moscow region

In central Russia and the Moscow region, peas have been grown for hundreds of years. Before the cultivation of potatoes began, it was the main agricultural crop of this region. Today, many varieties of peas are zoned here, including:

Afonka,
Farmhand,
Burgomaster,
Gloriosa,
Jackpot,
Children's joy,
Arrogant,
Calypso,
Lincoln,
Nemchimovsky 100,
Spartacus,
Triumph,
Round dance,
The hero of the day.

Gloriosa is a popular mid-season variety of brain pea. It is a plant of medium height with long pods with a sharp tip. At the stage of technical ripeness, the peas of this variety are light green in color and have an excellent taste. The average yield of Gloriosa in the middle zone and Moscow region is 45–52 c/ha.

The pea variety Gloriosa is excellent for growing in open ground

For Ukraine

Peas play an important role in Ukrainian agriculture. It is grown by both large farms and simple gardeners. More than 50 varieties of this crop are included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Ukraine. These include:

Bosphorus,
Magnate,
Cleopatra,
Zenkovsky,
Profit,
Torch,
Mazepa,
Gregor,
Kharkov reference,
Fargus.

The largest areas are occupied by plantings of modern, highly productive varieties of yellow shelling peas, which are intended for the production of cereals. A striking representative of them is the German variety Gregor.

Seeds of yellow shelling peas of the Gregor variety are intended for the production of cereals

It is characterized by high yield (36–52 c/ha) and resistance to lack of moisture. In addition, its advantages include:

quite high protein content (22–23%);
a large number of antennae that prevent lodging;
Suitable for direct harvesting.

Seed preparation

To increase productivity and reduce the risk of disease development, pre-sowing treatment of planting material is carried out. The procedure is the same for all varieties of peas:

To ensure that all the seeds germinate at the same time, they are heated. The seeds are placed in a fabric bag and heated for 1.5 hours. For this purpose, the bag can be moved to any warm place, for example, tied to a radiator.
Before planting, seed material is selected. Pour the seeds into a glass of salted water (60 g of salt per 1 liter). Those that float are thrown away. The seeds remaining at the bottom are washed and dried.

Some vegetable growers believe that soaking and germinating pea seeds is not recommended. This condition is especially important for brain types of culture. This will protect the seedlings from nighttime drops in air temperature. If the seeds are germinated, the young roots will freeze and die. Dry seeds are planted in moist soil to a depth of 5 cm.

Proponents of seed germination argue that germinated seeds germinate faster and the process has a positive effect on the condition of future seedlings.

The best varieties of peas are: Telephone, Oscar, Ambrosia, Alpha, Dinga, Prelado, Berkut. All of them, with minimal care, give a good harvest.

Timing for planting peas in the Moscow region

Peas are a cold-resistant crop. And it can be planted as soon as the snow melts, and the soil thaws and warms up to +5 ° C to a depth of 10 cm. In the conditions of the Moscow region, this usually happens in late April, early May.

Important! The soil is considered ready for planting if it does not stick to the shovel when digging.

Peas can withstand frosts down to -6 °C, which is important for the Moscow region

Soaking before planting

First, before soaking, the vegetable seeds need to be sorted. Full-bodied, whole, pest-free peas are suitable for planting. You can soak it in special solutions or simply pour the selected seed material with regular warm water.

For complete swelling, 14 hours are enough. At the same time, it is recommended to change it to new water every three hours. After soaking, the seeds are distributed on a dry fabric surface and dried slightly.

It is useful to keep the peas in special solutions for the first three hours, which will make the plant healthy, strong, and resistant to diseases. Popular drugs for diluting the solution include: Epin, Humate, Nitragin.

To disinfect pea seeds of different varieties, they can be placed for 15 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Mung bean peas

Also known as mung beans. These peas are very popular in the cuisine of Southeast Asia; they are loved in India and Pakistan. The grains have a light nutty aroma and a pleasant “herbal” taste. They do not need to be soaked; cooking takes no more than 40 minutes. The protein content is quite high - about 24%. The peas are small, oval in shape. They are eaten raw, sprouted, and cooked.

Mung bean peas are practically unknown in Russia, but this crop deserves the close attention of gardeners

Starch is extracted from mung bean peas, which is used to make special “glass” noodles, known in China as “fensi”, and in the rest of the world as “funchoza”.

Mung bean peas are the raw material for making Chinese “glass” noodles, which in Russia are often sold as rice noodles

For Russia, the crop is still very unusual and exotic, so there are no domestically selected varieties. Therefore, those who grow mung bean peas identify them by the color of the grains - black, white, yellow, green.

Video: what mung bean peas look like

Features of growing peas at home and in the ground

Knowing some secrets and choosing the right variety, you can grow peas at home. Pea varieties that are suitable for growing at home: Excellent 240, Viola, Zhegalova 112, Vega, Voskhod, Vera, Inexhaustible 195, Adagumsky. Caring for and growing a plant at home and outdoors has much in common.

The seeds of the selected pea variety are selected, soaked and germinated. Healthy peas are kept for 20 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then soaked for 4 hours in warm water and dried. After this, the seeds are distributed on a well-moistened cloth surface and covered with another damp cloth layer. After 4-5 days, the beans should germinate.

Germinated seeds are planted in containers with prepared soil. Make holes 2 cm deep at a distance of 2 cm. The interval between rows is about 8 cm. One pea is placed in each hole with the sprout facing up. The top is lightly covered with soil. After sowing, the box is covered with film. After 10 days, the first shoots appear and the film is removed. As soon as two true leaves unfold, the picking procedure is carried out.

Peas are a light-loving plant, so additional lighting is provided. Before flowering, water the plant 1-2 times a week. As soon as it begins to bloom and form fruits, watering is increased to 3-4 times. After germination (when the sprouts reach 13 cm in height), it is advisable to provide a support. A liquid solution based on superphosphate and potassium salt is suitable as a fertilizer.

Planting peas in open ground in the Moscow region

The development of plants and their level of productivity directly depends on how correctly planting is carried out in the conditions of the Moscow region. This procedure includes several basic steps that must be followed. Otherwise, the end result may differ radically from the desired one.

Seed preparation

Before sowing seeds in the Moscow region, they need to be soaked and then germinated. This will make it possible to significantly speed up the emergence of seedlings and immediately discard unproductive specimens.

You can soak the seeds in plain water for 10-12 hours or in a solution of boric acid at the rate of 1 g of the drug per 5 liters of water at a temperature of 40 ° C for five minutes. Experienced gardeners recommend using the second option, since in this case the seeds become resistant to the nodule weevil at an early stage of development.

To germinate pea seeds in the future, you need to wrap them in damp cotton cloth, and then put a plastic bag over the parcel. The seeds should be kept in a shaded place at a temperature of +24-26 °C. They are inspected daily and the moisture content of the fabric is monitored. When sprouts appear, you can sow in open ground.

Important! If weather conditions do not allow planting sprouted seeds, then you need to spray them with water, put them in a plastic bag and keep them in the refrigerator.

Selecting a location

To successfully grow peas in the Moscow region, you need to choose the right place. This crop requires good light and fertile, well-drained soil. In this case, the site must be protected from drafts and gusts of wind.

The best option in the conditions of the Moscow region is to plant peas on the eastern and western sides of the garden plot in loam with a neutral acidity level. At the same time, it is important that in the previous season a crop grew in this place and received a sufficient amount of nutritional components.

Recommended precursors for peas:

roots;
cucumbers;
tomatoes;
cabbage;
potato.

All legumes enrich the soil with nitrogen

Soil and bed preparation

Before planting peas in the Moscow region, you should prepare the site. To do this, you need to dig it up and remove all the weeds. And then carefully level the surface. It is necessary to add humus to the soil if the soil fertility is insufficient. In this case, you should add it at the rate of 5 kg per square meter. m.

Important! With an excess of nutrients in the soil, peas excessively increase green mass to the detriment of fruit formation.

Sowing technology

Planting peas does not require complicated steps. It is recommended to carry it out at any time of the day.

Sowing technology:

Make furrows 2-3 cm deep.
Water them generously.
Place the sprouted seeds at a distance of 5 cm from each other.
Sprinkle them with soil.
Compact the soil surface.
Cover the bed with spandbond to protect the seeds from birds and create favorable conditions.

If peas are planted in the Moscow region with sufficient soil moisture, then there is no need to pre-water the bed.

You can plant peas in their original place only in the fourth year.

Types of peas

Peas are classified according to several criteria - by the shape of the pods and beans, by the timing of ripening and purpose. Some varieties are well suited for fresh consumption, others are used for preservation.

According to the structure of the bean

Based on the structure of the bean with seeds, peas are divided into two types:

Peeling. The inside of the valves of this variety is covered with a hard parchment layer. They are not suitable for food consumption and must be thrown away.
Sugar. The bean leaves are soft, without a parchment layer, have a sweet taste and are suitable for use in food.

Sugar varieties are often used fresh in salads along with the outer shell.

Shelling peas are used mainly for boiling and canning.

By purpose

Sowing peas are divided into three types according to their intended purpose:

canning - the seeds are used in their unripe form for storing for the winter;
table - ripe grains are added to cold and hot dishes;
universal - the fruits are equally often consumed both fresh and dry.

Attention! Table varieties have the most pleasant taste and great juiciness.

According to the shape of the grains

Based on the shape of the seeds, peas are divided into two types:

regular - with smooth rounded grains;
medullary - seeds are angular and wrinkled after drying.

In fresh form, ordinary varieties are often used. Brain mushrooms are used for boiling and preservation because they do not crumble due to their low starch content.

According to ripening time

When choosing a type of crop, you need to think about the time frame in which you would like to receive the harvest. Pea varieties are:

early - seeds ripen in 1.5-2 months;
medium - 2-2.6 months pass before harvest;
late - seeds can ripen up to three months.

Attention! The earliest varieties include wintering pea varieties; they sprout with the onset of spring thaws.

Should you go to the grocery store for pea seeds?

Last year I wrote about peas and I was criticized:

I’ll tell you a secret))) that what is sold in bags, especially with the inscription “sugar”, is not at all necessary that it will turn out to be exactly that. It can be done easier and cheaper. You can buy whole peas in the store (which are for eating), but it’s better to take a good brand (we will plant National, we’ve already tested it, it germinates perfectly), and go ahead.