Drip-irrigated peanut production system.
which produce vines with many
tendrils but few leaves, are useful pea
shoot/tendril cultivation, but they can
be used to harvest pods as well.
For hydroponic systems, either tall or
shorter varieties can be grown. Taller
vines need some form of support, while
shorter cultivars are up to two feet in
height and are often self-supporting.
Indeterminate, shorter varieties of
peas are the preferred choice for those
with limited space, as these can be
planted in double rows or groups so
that plants support each other without
the need for trellising. Choosing
pea varieties with powdery mildew
resistance is recommended and many
of the new and improved cultivars are
worth trialing in hydroponic systems.
Peas prefer lower overall growing
temperatures than beans, with
optimums in the 55-65˚F range
for most varieties. Temperatures
above 85˚F can lead to minimal
vegetative growth and poor flower
development and fruit set. Peas also
benefit from good air flow around the
base of the plants and avoidance of
overcrowding, which can promote the
development of fungal diseases.
Peas prefer lower overall
growing temperatures
than beans, with
optimums in the 55-65˚F
range for most varieties.”
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