Describe briefly the early cultivation of peas.

1.	Describe briefly the early cultivation of peas.
Answer» Improved varieties: Early sowing varieties are Matara ageta – 6 and 7 and Arkel. Main season varieties are Mithi Phali Yield: 20-24 quintal per acre for early varieties. For main season varieties 47-55 quintal per acre. Climate: Cool climate Time of Sowing: Mid-October to mid November. Seed rate: 45 kg per acre for early maturing and 30 kg per acre for main season. If sowing for the first time, inoculate with Rhizobium. Spacing: 30×7.5 cm. for early and 30×10 cm for main season varieties. Irrigation: First irrigation after 15-20 days of sowing second at flowering stage, third at pod forming stage. Weed control: Use stomp 30 EC one litre per acre or Tafalon 50 WP 500 gram per acre before the emergence of weeds that is after two days of sowing: Dissolve these herbicides in about 200 litre of water and spray in the field. Harvesting: Harvesting should be done at proper edible maturity stage.

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