Add classic heirloom peas to your garden with Hurst Green Shaft Pea seeds, a traditional English variety known for early harvests, tender pods, and sweet flavor. Perfect for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-quality seeds for fresh vegetable production.

Features:

1. Variety: Hurst Green Shaft Pea (Heirloom English)
2. Growth habit: Tall, climbing vine suitable for trellises
3. Pod characteristics: Long, straight, green, sweet, and tender
4. Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, trellises, raised beds, and home vegetable plots

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
4. Planting Depth: 1–2 inches (25–50 mm)
5. Spacing: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm) between seeds; 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) between rows
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Harvest: 60–70 days after sowing
8. Plant Height: 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m)
9. Temperature: Prefers cool to moderate climates (55–75°F / 13–24°C)
10. Watering: Moderate, maintain consistent moisture
11. Maintenance: Provide trellis or support; regular harvesting encourages continuous pod production
12. Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor garden beds and raised beds

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in garden soil after the last frost.
2. Keep soil evenly moist until germination.
3. Provide trellis or support for climbing growth.
4. Harvest pods regularly when tender to encourage new growth.
5. Thin seedlings if overcrowded for optimal plant development.

Benefits:

1. Heirloom English variety with sweet, tender pods
2. Early harvest for fresh, homegrown peas
3. Suitable for trellises, raised beds, and garden plots
4. Ideal for home gardening and sustainable vegetable production