What Peas can be sown in August

August is the time to start planting the second crop. During this period, crops such as onions, garlic, and sometimes potatoes have already been harvested, and there is a free space for growing early ripening crops.

Many gardeners sow radish, daikon, early maturing varieties of black radish. One of the most successful crops to re-grow is peas.

Depending on the characteristics of the variety, the harvest can be obtained in late September or early October.

Cultivars suitable for growing in the fall

1. Icing

This variety has a good yield. Up to one and a half kilograms can be collected from one m2. Technical maturity occurs 60-65 days after germination. A versatile variety that is suitable for fresh consumption, canning and freezing.

2. Sugar Slider

An early peeling variety, up to 75 cm high. Ripens 50-55 days after germination. The yield is quite high, the quality of the fruit is good.

Differs in long-term fruiting, there is a parchment layer in the shoulder blade. The stems are stable, the plant can be grown without support. Can be eaten fresh or canned.

3. Vega

Medium early grade. The fruits reach technical maturity in 50-60 days. The fruits are cerebral, have a wrinkled surface, medium size.

A multi-purpose variety, suitable for harvesting for the winter in various ways, as well as fresh consumption.

4. Ambrosia

Differs in early fruiting. The fruits can be eaten 40-50 days after sprouting. A versatile sugar variety with good resistance to low temperatures.

5. Sweet emerald

Reaches technical maturity in 48-55 days. Gives an excellent harvest, the fruits can be used for conservation or other purposes. There is no parchment layer in the pods.

6. Calvedonian miracle

An early yielding variety that produces fruits with a high sugar content. Peas can be frozen, pickled, or eaten fresh. It does not require special care, perfectly resists diseases and bears fruit even under unfavorable conditions.

Growing features

Before planting, the seeds must be soaked and germinated. I wrap it in natural fabric and keep it moist. Each pea should "bite". After that, I plant the seeds in the hole.

If necessary, I moisten the soil well. If the soil is too dry, the germinated seeds will die.

The growing area should be well warmed up in the sun.

The distance between the plants should be 8 cm, and between the rows 40 cm.

If the pea variety needs support, then I drive in small pegs between the rows, and stretch a rope or net between them.

Follow-up care consists of watering, loosening and weed control.