Green Peas

केराउ (Kerau)

📖 Pisum sativum L.

Verified Agricultural Data (NARC) Pulses & Legumes 📅 Ashwin (असोज) – Falgun (फागुन) 🌡️ 10–20°C ⚗️ pH 6.0–7.5 ⏱️ 60-80 days

Growing Season & Schedule

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Recommended Growing Window: Ashwin (असोज) – Falgun (फागुन)

Green peas mature in 60 to 75 days for early types and 80 to 95 days for main crop varieties. Best grown in cool autumn and winter (Ashwin-Kartik in plains; Bhadra-Ashwin in hills).

Description & Overview

Essential winter leguminous crop in Nepal. Fixes atmospheric nitrogen to improve soil fertility while producing sweet, protein-rich green pods and tender shoots.

Details & Agronomic Insights

🌟 Positive Attributes & Health Benefits

Rich plant-based protein source (5-6g per 100g), high in dietary fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and iron. Promotes healthy heart function and gut microbiome.

⚠️ Precautions & Adverse Notes

Contains purines and oligosaccharides which can cause gas, flatulence, or mild gout flare-ups if consumed in excess.

🐛 Major Diseases & Pests

Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe pisi), Fusarium Root Rot, Rust (Uromyces fabae), and Pea Aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum).

💊 Disease & Pest Solutions

Spray wettable sulfur (2.5 g/L) or Dinocap (1 mL/L) at first symptom of white powdery leaf coating.
Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium leguminosarum culture (20 g/kg seed) to boost natural nitrogen fixation.
Ensure well-drained soil to avoid root rot and damping off.

🧪 Fertilizer & Nutrition Recommendations

Legume crop fixing its own nitrogen. Apply 10 tons FYM/ha. NPK: 25:60:40 kg/ha applied as basal dose at the time of seed sowing.

Planting & Cultivation Guide

🌱 Planting Method Direct Seeding

📏 Seed Depth 2.0 cm

↔️ Seed Spacing 30.0 cm

📐 Row Spacing 60.0 cm

🪱 Soil Type Well-drained fertile loam

💧 Water Requirement Medium (450-600 mm, regular watering)

☀️ Sunlight 5-7 hours direct sun

🧪 NPK Dose 100:60:40 NPK kg/ha

Climate & Altitude Requirements

⛰️ Altitude Range 100–2000 m

🗺️ Suitable Regions Terai, Mid-Hills

🌡️ Temperature Range 10–20°C

⚗️ Optimal pH 6.0–7.5

Harvest Information & Yield

⏱️ Maturity Days 60-80 days

📦 Expected Yield 15 - 25 t/ha

🔍 Harvest Indicators:

Harvest when crop reaches optimal market maturity and full color

Crop Photo Gallery

केराउ (Kerau) (Primary Photo)

Green Peas — Field View #2

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Seasonal Calendar — रोप्ने पात्रो

Activity / कार्य	Start Month (BS)	End Month (BS)	Region / क्षेत्र	Gregorian Window
🌱 Sowing	असोज (Ashwin)	कार्तिक (Kartik)	All Nepal	September - November
🌾 Harvesting	मंसिर (Mangsir)	माघ (Magh)	All Nepal	November - January

Quick Reference

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🌱 Method Direct Seeding

📅 Season Ashwin (असोज) – Falgun (फागुन)

⏱️ Matures 60-80 days

💧 Water Medium (450-600 mm, regular watering)

☀️ Sunlight 5-7 hours direct sun

🪱 Soil Well-drained fertile loam

🗺️ Regions Terai, Mid-Hills

🌡️ Temp 10–20°C

⚗️ pH 6.0–7.5

📏 Depth 2.0 cm

📦 Yield 15 - 25 t/ha

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