Peas

With the increasing global demand for peas, the pea exporter in South Africa is expanding its exports to meet the rising needs. Known for their health benefits, peas are a versatile ingredient used in various cuisines worldwide, which has contributed to the surge in pea exports from South Africa. These peas can be exported either fresh or frozen, and South African pea exporters supply both forms to international markets. In addition to these, South Africa also exports a wide range of pea varieties, further diversifying its offerings. 1. Asauji Asauji is a dwarf variety with smooth, green, round seeds. The plants produce pods that are about 8 cm long, curved, and dark green. These peas are seven-seeded and mature in about 30-35 days after sowing. 2. Arkel An exotic variety from France, Arkel is a dwarf plant with vigorous growth, reaching up to 45 cm. It features white flowers and dark green, 8.5 cm pods. This variety is suitable for both fresh markets and dehydration purposes. 3. Little Marvel A dwarf plant variety from England, Little Marvel produces pods with wrinkled seeds. The first blossom appears after 40 days, and the pods are about 8 cm long, containing 5-6 very sweet seeds. 4. Jawahar Matar Developed at Jabalpur, Jawahar Matar has a bushy growth habit, with a height of 70-75 cm. The light green pods are roundish-oval in shape, containing 4-5 wrinkled seeds. The first picking can occur 50-55 days after sowing. 5. Harbhajan (EC 33866) Harbhajan is an early-maturing variety developed by selection at Jabalpur. The pods are small with yellow, round seeds, and the first picking can be made 45 days after sowing. It has an average pod yield of 3 t/ha. 6. Bonneville Introduced in the USA, Bonneville is a popular medium-tall plant with light green, straight pods containing 6-7 sweet, wrinkled seeds. The first flowering occurs 65-70 days after sowing, although it is susceptible to powdery mildew. 7. Lincon Lincon is a medium-tall variety with double-podded, dark green, curved pods containing 8-9 wrinkled seeds. The first picking can begin 85-90 days after sowing, with an average pod yield of around 10 t/ha. 8. Punjab 88 (P-88) Developed at Ludhiana, this variety features dwarf, vigorous, erect plants with dark green foliage. The first picking occurs about 100 days after sowing, and the pods are long, slightly curved, with 7-8 wrinkled seeds. 9. Azad P-2 Azad P-2 is a mildew-resistant variety with tall, erect plants and white flowers. The medium-sized pods are smooth, firm, and light green, containing 6-7 brownish wrinkled seeds. 10. Ooty-1 Developed at Udhagamandalam, Ooty-1 is a dwarf variety with a yield potential of 11.9 t/ha in a 90-day crop duration. It is resistant to whitefly and is widely grown for its excellent yield.