Shelling Green Arrow Pea Seeds (Organic)

The Shelling Green Arrow Pea, a cherished heirloom variety, traces its roots to England, where it gained prominence for its notable taste and reliable performance in cooler climates. This cultivar stands out for its reliable growth and culinary qualities. The plant presents a compact, bushy appearance with delicate tendrils and vibrant green foliage, producing long, slender pods housing plump, sweet peas. Taste-wise, the Shelling Green Arrow Pea offers a delightful balance between sweetness and earthiness, making it a sought-after addition to a variety of culinary dishes.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Bush
• Crop category: Pea
• Kitchen profile: The Shelling Green Arrow Pea, a cherished heirloom variety, traces its roots to England, where it gained prominence for its taste and reliable performance in cooler climates.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Light: Full Sun
• Planting season: Fall or Spring
• Starting location: Direct Sow
• Recorded soil pH: 6.6 - 7.0
• Recorded USDA zones: 10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Direct sow Shelling Green Arrow Pea into a prepared bed during the appropriate cool-season window. Keep the seed zone moist during establishment without leaving it waterlogged, and provide support when the recorded growth habit calls for climbing space. Once plants begin flowering, inspect developing pods regularly and harvest at the size and texture preferred for the kitchen. Local temperature, soil conditions, and harvest stage can affect the time from sowing to usable pods.

Before sowing Shelling Green Arrow Pea, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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