Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' Seeds, 250g
Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' Seeds, 250g
Pea Seeds

Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' Seeds, 250g

£2.75
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A reliable, heavy cropping pea variety, (Pisum sativum) Hurst Green Shaft is a climbing pea, reaching a height of 100cm (3ft 3in) at picking. Each of the 9cm (3.5in) pods contain approximately nine peas, boasting a good, sweet flavour, perfect for eating fresh or freezing.  
Insights

A wonderful variety, Hurst Green Shaft is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.

Details
  • Plant: from March 
  • Harvest: July onwards
Planting
  • Well drained soil 
  • South or West aspect
  • Sunny location
  • Sheltered 
Care
  • Plant seeds in well-watered and finely prepared soil where they will crop.  Plant at 60cm (1ft 11in) intervals, in rows approximately 5cm (2in) deep.
  • Water well until plants are established. 
  • Sow several times through the season for a continuous supply of fresh peas.
  • Support required- use canes or netting.
  • Pick from the bottom of the plant, where the peas mature first and work your way upwards.