Green Arrow Shelling Peas: A Classic Variety for Bountiful Harvests
Discover the Green Arrow Shelling Pea, a time-honored variety that matures in just 68 days. This high-yielding pea produces slim, densely packed pods measuring 4-5 inches long, each containing up to 11 plump, sweet peas. Known for its exceptional flavor and productivity, Green Arrow has become a staple in gardens and kitchens alike.
Green Arrow peas excel in versatility, perfect for both fresh eating and freezing. Their crisp texture and sweet flavor make them ideal for snacking straight from the vine or incorporating into a variety of dishes. The plants’ compact size, reaching only 24-30 inches tall, makes them suitable for small gardens while still offering generous yields.
These vigorous plants grow quickly and often set double pods, maximizing your harvest potential. The pods conveniently grow in pairs atop the plant, simplifying the harvesting process. While Green Arrow peas can be grown without support, providing a trellis or stakes can increase yield and make harvesting even easier.
Growing Success Tips:
- Sow seeds 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for spring planting.
- Plant in full sun, ensuring soil temperatures are at least 40°F.
- Space seeds 2 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.
- Harvest regularly when pods are plump to encourage continued production.
Green Arrow peas offer an excellent combination of ease of growing and bountiful harvests, making them a smart choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Their disease resistance to common pea ailments ensures a healthy crop throughout the growing season.
For extended harvests, consider succession planting every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Product Features
- Mature in 68 days
- Pods measure 4-5 inches long
- Contains up to 11 peas per pod
- Plants reach 24-30 inches in height
- Direct sow outdoors
- Full sun exposure
- Frost-tolerant annual
- Ideal soil temperature: 60°-80°F
Key Benefits
- High-yielding variety
- Excellent for fresh eating and freezing
- Easy to harvest due to pod positioning
- Disease-resistant to multiple common pea ailments
