Seed rate:

Seed rate depends on the method of planting, varieties, season of planting and purpose of growing.

The seed-rate should be about 30-35 kg/ha. Pre-soaking of the seeds for 12 hours in water prior to sowing helps to improve the seed germination. In plots where a pea crop has not been grown earlier, treating the seeds with bacterial culture is recommended. The culture material is coated to moisten seed. These seeds are then spread in a thin layer in shade to dry. This helps in quick nodulation and early fixation of atmospheric nitrogen.