1# GREEN ARROW PEA SEED

Green Arrow is a classic, dependable shelling pea variety prized for its high yields, sweet flavor, and extended harvest window. It’s a favorite for home gardeners who want plenty of peas for fresh eating and freezing.

🌱 Quick Overview

• Type: Shelling (English) pea

• Plant height: ~24–28 inches

• Pod length: ~4–5 inches

• Peas per pod: Usually 8–10

• Flavor: Sweet, tender

• Use: Fresh eating, freezing

• Days to maturity: ~68–72 days

• Pollination: Open‑pollinated

✅ Why gardeners grow Green Arrow

• Very productive—high pea‑to‑vine ratio

• Extended harvest period compared to many shelling peas

• Sweet flavor, especially when harvested promptly

• Plants are sturdy and relatively compact

• Excellent choice for both small gardens and rows

🌼 Growing from seed

• Planting time:

  • Early spring as soon as soil can be worked

  • Can tolerate light frost

• Seed depth: 1–1½ inches

• Spacing:

  • Seeds: 1–2 inches apart

  • Rows: 18–24 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun to light shade

• Soil: Cool, well‑drained soil with good organic matter

• Support: Short trellis or pea fence recommended (especially for heavy pod set)

• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod fill