Hello to the hardworking farmers of Iran 🌾
If you work with soil and seeds, this question must have come to your mind many times:
Should I plant peas in spring or in autumn?
Which type of seed has a higher yield and suits the weather conditions of my region?
In this article, we try to give all the answers in simple and practical language with a detailed and scientific look, so that in the end, you can make an informed decision - a decision that will make your soil more fertile, water consumption less and your profit more.
Why is the time of planting peas important?
Planting time is like "child birth time"! If you give birth to the plant at the right time, its growth will be natural and effortless.
But if the cultivation is inconsistent with climate changes, the crop will not only yield less, but also cannot withstand heat, cold or pests.
Expert comparison: spring peas versus autumn peas
🌾 Autumn planting (economic choice and low water consumption)
- Planting time: Mid-November to late December (before the first heavy frost)
- Main advantage: Full use of winter rains and a significant reduction in the need for irrigation.
- Resistance: Very high resistance to drought and tropical pests.
- Performance: Highest harvest potential (to The reason for the longer growth period).
- Grain quality: Larger seeds and higher protein.
- Farm risk: The lowest risk in terms of temperature stress.
🌷 Spring planting (suitable for certain areas)
- Planting time: late March to mid-April.
- Main requirement: Need regular watering in hot seasons.
- Resistance: more sensitive to the heat wave of May and June.
- Performance: lower due to the short growth period and stress. Heat.
- Seed quality: Seeds are usually smaller and more fragile.
- Farm risk: Higher due to increased possibility of diseases such as rust and lightning.
accurate recognition of spring peas; Advantages and limitations
In some areas such as Khuzestan or South Ilam, where there is little rainfall in winters and the land is ready for cultivation late, spring chickpeas are an alternative option.
Its advantages:
- Short growing period
- Early harvesting and the possibility of using the land after harvesting
But its problems should also be considered:
- The heat of April and June causes the pods to burn.
- In most regions of Iran, it needs intermittent watering.
- It is sensitive to leaf pests in hot and dry weather.
⚠ Therefore, spring peas are usually used only in very cold areas or in lands with light soil. For most regions of the country, Autumn peas have more economic and sustainable results.
autumn peas; The result of years of experience and scientific modification of seeds
In the last decade, Iranian researchers have produced autumn pea seeds by genetic modification of local seeds which
Not only are they resistant to the cold of winter, but they also have deeper root growth and use the moisture below the soil.
General benefits of fall planting:
- Using up to 40% less water compared to spring
- Using snow and winter rain
- Superior in crop yield: up to 1.8 to 2 tons per hectare compared to the average of 500 to 600 kilos of spring peas
- Harvest time earlier than spring crops
- Less exposed to heat diseases and insects
📈 The experience of the farmers of Kermanshah, Lorestan and Kurdistan shows the same:
Those who planted in November and Azar got larger seeds and their irrigation costs were halved.
An important point about the climate
Autumn peas do best in areas with mild winters and temporary cold (not extreme frost):
The provinces of Kermanshah, Hamadan, Ilam, Zanjan, Kurdistan, Tehran, Khorasan, Shiraz, Zanjan and parts of northern Khuzestan and Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari are among the best places in the country for autumn cultivation.
A step-by-step guide to growing successful autumn peas
- Preparation of the landDeep plowing before autumn planting makes chickpea roots penetrate the soil more easily.
- Seed disinfectionSeeds should be treated with antifungal poison (such as Triphydim or Benomyl) before planting to eliminate the risk of fungal diseases.
- Planting depth and density
- Planting depth is about 5 to 7 cm
- The distance between plants is between 30 and 50 cm
- Targeted fertilization Peas, like all legumes, do not need a lot of nitrogen. But phosphorus and potash are the main factors in increasing seeding.
- IrrigationIf the rainfall was sufficient, only a light irrigation after greening is enough. In case of excessive dryness, an auxiliary irrigation is recommended at the end of March.
Words of experienced farmers
In the visits we had with the farmers of Ilam and Sarpol Zahab, they often believed:
- "When the seed is healthy, the land is ready and the planting time is right, the autumn peas are more productive and easier."
Their experience has shown that if the soil is not too wet and modified seed is used, the result is always satisfactory.
Conclusion: Which type of peas is right for you?
If you live in an area where:
- It has a cold but long winter without frost,
- winter rainfall is suitable,
- and you are looking to reduce the cost of water and poison,
✅ Undoubtedly, autumn peas are your best choice.
But if your area is very cold and the plant may die in the winter, spring peas are still a reliable option.
Choosing the right seed from Asial Bean Trading
Asiaal Beans Trading with years of experience in providing standard and modified spring and autumn chickpea seeds,
Provides high-yield seed types and soil test certificates to farmers across the country.
In choosing seeds, not only the price is important; Genetic quality and seed purity percentage have a direct effect on yield.
In "Assyal", any type of seed is recommended according to the climate of your region, so that waste is reduced and you harvest more.
📞 To get a free consultation before buying, you can contact Asyal experts or register a consultation request through their website.
Special offer
- If you have experience growing peas in your area (spring or autumn), write in the comments section (please write your contact number in this section).
- Your experiences will help other farmers make a more informed choice.
The best seed, the best harvest with Asian beans
Choosing autumn planting is not only a smart economic choice, but also guarantees the health of the crop and reduces the risk of seasonal droughts. But the highest yield (up to 2 tons per hectare) requires seeds with the highest genetic quality.
Asiaal bean trading with years of experience in the cultivation areas of the west of the country, guarantees the best chickpea seed varieties resistant to the climatic conditions of Kermanshah, Ilam, Lorestan and Kurdistan. By choosing Asial first-class seed, you make an investment that will pay off in the final harvest and higher quality of the product.
The future of your agriculture is determined by the right choice of seeds.
Contact our experts today for free expert advice on the exact planting time and preparation of premium fall pea seed varieties