Pea F1 Hybrid produces green pods filled with tender matar. The freshly shelled peas have a mild, sweet taste and can be used in matar pulao, aloo matar, keema matar, mixed vegetables, soups and other everyday dishes.
The F1 Hybrid is selected for even vine growth, similar green pods and consistent filling of peas inside them. Its pods also tend to reach the picking stage within a closer period, followed by further pod development while the weather remains cool.
Why Grow It
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Filled Pods: Produces green pods containing several rounded peas.
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Tender Peas: Freshly shelled peas have a soft texture and mild sweetness.
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Winter Growing: Performs well during the cool months in Pakistan.
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Vertical Vines: Can be trained over a net or trellis in a small garden.
Best Conditions
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Germination: Usually 6–10 days
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Temperature: Around 10–20°C
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Sunlight: At least 6 hours
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Pot size: A 12–14-inch deep and wide container
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Spacing: About 3–4 inches between plants
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Plant height: Usually around 24–48 inches, depending on support
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Soil: Fertile, moisture-retaining and well-draining soil
In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from October to December. A small additional sowing can be made in early January if the weather remains cool. In Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from November to January after warm weather has eased. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to April when severe frost is no longer expected.
How to Sow
- Place a small trellis or net in the final pot before sowing.
- Sow the seeds directly around 1 inch deep. They can be sown dry or soaked in water for 4–6 hours first.
- Leave 3–4 inches between seeds and cover them with loose soil.
- Water gently and keep the soil lightly moist until seedlings appear.
- Guide the young tendrils towards the support as the vines begin lengthening.
Plant Care
Pea roots grow close to the surface, so avoid deep digging around established plants. Water at the base whenever the upper soil begins drying. Moisture becomes especially important when flowers appear and peas begin filling inside the pods.
Guide loose vines back onto the support before they become tangled. Their tendrils usually grip the net without tying, but a soft strip of cloth can be used for any stem that keeps falling away.
Mix a moderate amount of Vermicompost into the soil before sowing. Peas do not need heavy feeding. Too much nitrogen can encourage long leafy vines with fewer flowers.
Aphids may gather around soft growing tips, flowers and young pods. Wash off a small group with water or spray Neem Oil during the evening when the problem is more serious.
Local Gardener Tips
- Install the support before roots spread through the pot.
- Avoid moving or transplanting established pea seedlings.
- Keep trailing vines off wet soil to protect the leaves and pods.
- Pick mature pods during the cool morning.
Harvesting
Pea F1 Hybrid generally begins giving ready pods around 60–70 days after sowing. Harvest when the pods are bright green, feel full and show the rounded peas inside.
Hold the vine with one hand and remove the pod with the other to avoid tearing the stem from its support. Check the plants every few days because several F1 pods may become ready within a similar period. Shell the peas soon after picking or refrigerate the unwashed pods for short storage.
FAQs
Why are flowers appearing but no pods are forming?
Pea flowers may fall during warm weather or when the soil remains dry. Poor sunlight can also weaken flowering. Keep the root area moist and make sure flowering occurs during cool weather.
Why do the pods become hard while they are still green?
Pods become fibrous when left on the vine for too long. Pick them when they are full and bright green but still tender. The peas inside should be rounded without becoming hard.
Why are some pods flat with very small peas?
A newly formed pod needs more time to fill. If an older pod remains flat, hot weather, dry soil or a weak flower may have interrupted its development.
What is the white powder appearing on the leaves?
This is usually powdery mildew. It becomes common when vines are crowded or the weather turns humid. Remove badly affected leaves, improve airflow and avoid wetting the foliage late in the day.
Common names: Pea, Garden Pea, Green Pea, Matar, Mattar, مٹر
