Monday, 22 January 2018

Considerations When Producing Field Pea Seeds For Sale

By Brenda Young


Farming is a practice that has been taking place for centuries and studies have shown that some nutrients are required for good performance of crops. Leguminous plants are planted to be used as food and to increase the levels of nitrogen in the soil, especially for poor ones. Field pea is normally used as green manure on many fields before planting other vegetables or grains like corn. Commercializing production of this legume requires some things which must be taken seriously. The following are factors to consider in the production of field pea seeds for sale.

Availability of market. Pea seeds are a very balanced protein source which is consumed by people and livestock. When you take the seeds in a grinding machine, they can be used to make dog and cat feed to provide the basic and very vital proteins. People consume some, and some may like them while green. For their high perishable nature, find a ready market before harvesting since they may easily go bad.

Harvesting and storage. Harvest management is key since it determines the quality and eventually the price of the crop. For those used for human feeds, ensure that you manage the harvesting process well to reduce contamination and cracks. Make sure that there is uniformity in maturity and dry them for effective storage. The produce may easily rot when exposed to lots of high temperature and moisture, dry adequately by supplying adequate aeration to the seeds.

Quality of varieties. The choice of a variety you put on your farm depends on many factors including the quality of land. The demand also influences this, and you need to adequately consult with the experts to help you get the best variety. Also, there are reviews that other farmers make about some varieties that they plant. Go through the reviews, and it may give you the idea of what is best for you.

Disease and their treatment. Chose a verity that withstands most diseases and environmental conditions. Blights and rots are depended on the wetness of the weather, and better control is required. Consider doing repeated crop rotations in a span of every four years to control those pathogens that may be specified for the legume. In the next planting, the performance of the crop in times of fewer diseases will be improved greatly.

Capital availability. Machination and automation may be required to carry out the planting and even preparation of land. Large-scale production will require you to procure adequate machinery to help in the planting, application of pesticides and herbicides on the farm. Get more capital to enhance farm operations.

The site of growing. Peas grow in a wide variety of soils which makes it a better crop to grow anywhere. Consider the topography of the land since they may be a cover crop as well. While planting, the area ought to be relatively flat to prevent being washed away by water. Adequate moisture content and closeness to market are major considerations about the site.

The farmer has to ensure that the quality of the produce is high. Marketing and promotion can adequately increase the sales to the level that is acceptable. The above aspects maximize production which makes the farmer get adequate returns.




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