Symptoms of nematode infected plants appear as nutrient deficiencies, stunting and wilting. Injuries to the roots also make the plant susceptible to attack by Fusarium wilt. The best control methods are resistant varieties and crop rotation. Several viruses also attack Southern peas. Leaf symptoms include an intermixing of light and dark green areas.
Infected plants are usually dwarfed and bunchy and yields are reduced.
Plants infected during seedling stages may be barren and fail to produce. The best method of control is to grow resistant varieties. Consult the Cooperative Extension publication, MP 154, for fungicides that may be used on peas. Back To Top Harvest Harvest peas for the local fresh market by hand. All fresh market peas are harvested at the green mature stage.