Peas

Question 1

name sci
Family
Origin

Answer 1

family-leguminaseae
Pisum sativam
origin- Ehtiopia,south Asia, and medeteranean.

Question 2

description of the plant

climate
soil and rainfall

Answer 2

family-leguminaseae
origin- Ehtiopia,south Asia, and medeteranean.
the plant is annual wtih glaucous and weak stem .the root system and shallow wtih depth upto 90 cm where the 75% of the biomass is within 60 cm. it is well suited for semi arid regions as it is efficient in utilization of water and fixes nitrogen.
flowers arise from the axil of the leaves in groups of 2-3 .it develops after 32-55 days after DAP. the flowers are mostly self pollinated. teh blossoms are reddish,white or purple.
climate
it requires cool climate
the optimum temperature is within 12-24 degree celsius.
teh temperature range is within 10- 25 degree celsius
more than the range it will effect the pollination of the plant and the growing period. the young plants can withstand frost but the flowers and the immatured pods are damaged by frost
the altitude is within 1200-2300
it requires light sandy soil to heavy soil but prefers light well drained soil.
the rain fall requirement is 600-1000 mm

Question 3

what are the varieties of peas

Answer 3

1.Frilla
holland
suitable in medium to low altitude(150-1500 m).dawf maturing in 110 to 120 days. short green pod with werinkled seed.
Bonneville
from india.matures in 125 -130 days. short pod with pale wrinkled seeds. medium to low alt(150-1500MM)
Usui
from japan
trailing intermediate type (1.5 -2 m)
long green pods with creamy textured pale green large seeds,winter hardy.
Arkel
high yielding with first picking in 65 days wrinkled seeds.taste is sweet.