Pea 'Green Arrow'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Green Arrow'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Green Arrow is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Planting Green Arrow in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Green Arrow from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) between Pea plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Green Arrow

As Green Arrow is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Green Arrow

Pea Green Arrow Etymology

Heirloom garden shelling pea from England, preserved by heirloomers for its excellent gourmet flavor.

Misspellings of Pea 'Green Arrow'

Arrow Green

Other Names for Pea 'Green Arrow'

Green Shaft

Footnotes

1 http://www.localharvest.org/pea-green-arrow-heirloom-organic-nongmo-C17768