About Pea Seeds

Pea (Pisum sativum), known in India as Matar, is one of the country's most important and profitable cool-season vegetable crops, valued for its sweet, tender green pods. It is grown widely across the northern plains, central India and the hills, and enjoys strong demand from fresh markets, processing units and frozen-pea buyers. Peas are also a legume, fixing nitrogen in the soil and improving fertility for the crop that follows — making them both a cash crop and a good rotation choice. A quick-maturing crop, most varieties are ready to harvest in about 60–90 days.

Pea seeds are available in open-pollinated and hybrid types across early, mid and main-season maturity groups. Early varieties give a quick, high-value first harvest when market prices are highest, while main-season types deliver higher total yield. Seeds are chosen for pod length, number of grains per pod, sweetness, and importantly tolerance to powdery mildew and rust, the crop's main diseases. Pencil-podded, dark green and wrinkled-seeded types are popular for their sweetness and market appeal. Peas suit open fields, kitchen gardens and even pots, and thrive in the cool winter season.

Top Featured Pea Seed Brands and Products

URJA Seeds: Urja Matar (Frost Tolerant, Mildew Resistant), Urja Harita
Advanta: GS-10, ADV 12
Ashoka: Peas AFA (Azad P-1), Abhinandhan, AFA 15
Iris (RS Enterprises): Iris Hybrid Peas, Iris OP Peas IR-10
HyVeg: Goldie, Super Goldie
Farmson Biotech: FB-Griva (Pencil Pods, Mildew Tolerant)
Indo-American (IAHS): Indam Greenwood

Why should farmers choose pea seeds?

Pea is a short-duration, high-demand cool-season crop that gives quick returns, especially from early varieties that fetch premium prices at the start of the season. It has assured demand across fresh markets, processing and frozen-pea industries. As a legume, it fixes nitrogen and improves soil fertility, benefiting the next crop and cutting fertilizer costs. Low input needs, suitability for open fields and kitchen gardens, and a quick harvest make it a reliable, profitable choice for winter cultivation.

How to Choose the Right Pea Seed?

Choose pea seeds based on maturity group and market timing — early varieties for a quick, high-value first harvest, main-season types for higher total yield. Check pod length, grains per pod, sweetness, and above all tolerance to powdery mildew and rust. Frost-tolerant varieties suit colder regions. Match seed type to your purpose — fresh market, processing or home use — and pick pack size to your scale.

Pea Seed Sowing Tips

Use good-quality seeds and treat them with a suitable biofertilizer (Rhizobium) for better nodulation.
Sow directly in the field by line sowing — peas are not transplanted.
Sow at about 3–4 cm depth in well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH.
Sow in the cool season — peas grow best between 10–24°C and germinate poorly in heat.
Keep the soil moist but never waterlogged, as peas are sensitive to standing water.
Provide support or stakes for tall vining varieties to keep pods clean and easy to pick.
Scout for powdery mildew and pod borer, and harvest pods while tender for the best price.

Why Buy Pea Seeds from BigHaat?

BigHaat is a trusted online agri-input platform where farmers can buy pea (matar) seeds online from leading brands including URJA, Advanta, Ashoka, Iris Hybrid, HyVeg, Farmson Biotech and Indo-American. Choose from early, mid and main-season varieties based on your season, climate, pod quality, disease tolerance, yield potential and market requirements. BigHaat offers 100% original and genuine seeds from leading manufacturers at competitive prices, along with attractive offers, doorstep delivery and Cash on Delivery, making it convenient for farmers across India to purchase quality products.