Pea Hurst Greenshaft Seeds (AGM)
Vegetable Seeds from Sow Seeds Ltd
Pea Hurst Greenshaft is an old favourite maincrop that still rivals new varieties. It produces long pods with 8-9 peas per pod that are easy to shell. They are full of sweet, fresh pea flavour & crop heavily over a long period.
Pea Hurst Greenshaft produces long pods with 8-9 peas per pod that are easy to shell. They are full of sweet, fresh pea flavour & crop heavily over a long period just keep picking to ensure lots more peas.
It is a second early variety that grows to about 1-1.5m tall and so makes a good variety to grow in a large pot/container with support.
Which? Gardening trials (April 2012) showed this variety produced 'high yields' and 'was highly rated for pea flavour.
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Pea Hurst Greenshaft Vegetable Seed Information
Seed Quantity: | Approx 150 seeds per pack. |
Site: |
Free draining, moisture retaining soil, and an open sunny position.
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When to Sow |
March to late June.
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How to Sow: |
Dig a shallow trench about 2.5cm deep and 15cm wide. Sow 3 rows of seeds about 4cm apart in each direction. Push lightly into soil and rake the soil carefully back over and gently firm. Allow 1m between the row. Seeds germinate in 7-10 days.
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Care: |
Train peas up & over canes and netting if used. Pick 2/3 times a week to ensure formation of more pods. Keep soil moist & weed free.
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Harvest: | Mid June to end of July. |
When to Sow Pea Hurst Greenshaft Vegetable Seeds
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RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Pea Hurst Greenshaft Seeds have been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM). This award indicates that the plant is recommended by the RHS and helps gardeners make informed choices about plants. [READ MORE] |
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