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