Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft' Seeds, 250g
£2.75
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.
- Height: up to 100cm (3ft 3in)
- 250g packet
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.
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