Pod Characteristics of Pea Varieties at Different Planting Times

Abstract

The pea plant, which has an important place in human nutrition, is of great importance in our culinary culture thanks to both its flavor and nutritional value. The pod structure of the pea determines its agronomic and industrial use potential. Therefore, pod characteristics of Elena, Deren and Irmak 01 pea varieties grown in Kahramanmaraş conditions with five different planting times were investigated. In the research, pea varieties were planted at five different times, one month apart from November to March, taking into account climate and soil conditions. In the study, pea varieties were planted at five different times, starting from November and including March, once a month, taking into account the climate and soil conditions. First pod height, pod number, pod length, pod width, grain number per pod, pod weight and pod grain weight of the pea varieties used were examined. At the end of the research, first pod height, pod length, pod width, number of grains per pod, and pod grain weight showed statistically significant differences according to the pea varieties used. The effect of planting times on the other traits, except pod width, was found as significant. As a result of the study, it was recorded that the first pod height varied between 21.4-79.33 cm, pod number varied between 3-14.2 pieces, pod length varied between 5.48-7.38 cm, pod width varied between 8.99-11.49 mm, grain number varied between 4.86-6.98 pieces per pod and grain weight varied between 0.64-1.26 g. It was determined that higher pod weight was achieved in Deren and Irmak 01 varieties, and pod weight was higher in December, January and February plantings than in other planting times.