Pea 'Hurst Greenshaft'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Hurst Greenshaft'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Water well after sowing and then leave them – except in very dry weather – until they flower when a good soak will aid good pod formation.

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Hurst Greenshaft is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Hurst Greenshaft requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Hurst Greenshaft from seed

Look to ensure a distance 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hurst Greenshaft about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hurst Greenshaft

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hurst Greenshaft is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Hurst Greenshaft

Expect harvests to start to occur in early summer.

Hurst Greenshaft folklore & trivia

RHS Award of Garden Merit Awarded a RHS AGM in 1993, this was reconfirmed in 2005 with another AGM. A key indicator that this variety of pea is worth growing in your garden. Recommended by N.A.I.B Hurst Green Shaft has been trialled and tested and is recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany.

Other Names for Pea 'Hurst Greenshaft'

Hurst Green Shaft