Crops
Pea
(Pisum sativum)
- Type of vegetable : fruit
- Optimum growth pH range : 5.5 to 7
- Optimal growth temperature range : 13-21°C
- Organic matter requirements : undemanding plant
- Rooting : deep
- Special requirements : annual climbing plant. Due to its need for freshness, peas are grown in high altitude areas and in the southern winter (on Reunion). Plant requiring moderate water (800 to 1000 mm), intolerant of soil acidity and sensitive to root asphyxia. Long days favor flowering although peas are considered to be photoperiod insensitive.
- Seed characteristics
- Number of seeds per gram : 2 - 10
- Nursery : No
- Seeding depth : 40 - 70 mm
- Line spacing : 5 - 10 cm
- Interplant : 5 - 10 cm
- Remarks : High density for peas (lower for mangetout)
- Seed germination time
| 10°C | 15°C |
| x | x |
- Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
| Field |
Pollination at commercial maturity |
| 60 - 150 d | 15 to 21 d |
- Optimal storage conditions (peas)
| Temperatures | Relative humidity | Average shelf life |
| 0-4°C | 88-92% | 7 to 21 d |
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