Watering is one of the important components in the process of growing peas. The culture is unpretentious, but for good growth and development it needs moisture. It is important to choose the right frequency, volume and method of irrigation.
General rules for watering peas
Watering peas should be organized competently. The following rules must be observed:
- change the watering regime during the season - before flowering and the formation of ovaries, the culture needs more moisture;
- watering a watering can with a fine mesh or organize drip irrigation;
- Prevent drying of the soil;
- pour with warm water - just leave it for several hours in the sun;
- irrigation rate - 10 liters per 1 sq. km. m;
- after watering, always loosen the aisles or take care of the mulch in advance.
You can not water peas from a bucket or with a strong pressure, otherwise the roots will be exposed. This adversely affects the growth of culture, increases the risk of disease.
Watering frequency
Before flowering, peas should be watered once a week. It is important to take the weather into account: on cool rainy days, additional moisture is not needed, and in dry times you can moisten the soil every 5 days.
Immediately at the beginning of flowering, watering should be increased up to 2-3 times a week. You need to focus on soil and weather, the earth should always be moist. A similar frequency of watering is needed when the ovaries form.
With moisture deficiency, flowers and ovaries fall. This will have a bad effect on the crop.
Drip irrigation as the best option for watering peas
Drip irrigation is very effective because the root system of the plant is better saturated with moisture, which is distributed evenly. The topsoil does not erode during such irrigation. As a result, the culture grows well, provides a decent harvest and juicy fruits.
You can buy a ready-made system for drip irrigation or make it yourself from improvised means.
Proper watering of peas has a positive effect on the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the crop. The culture does not tolerate drying out, but its waterlogging is harmful, so you need to adhere to the recommended frequency of watering.