Shelling Pea Seeds - Green Arrow
Best high-yield shelling peas for space-conscious home gardeners.
Grow a bountiful harvest with Green Arrow Shelling Pea Seeds from Sow True Seed. This heirloom variety is known for its high yield and compact, bushy plants that require minimal trellising. Each plant produces abundant double-borne pods, typically four to five inches long, and exhibits resistance to common diseases. Ideal for early spring planting, these peas thrive in full sun and well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Enjoy the satisfaction of cultivating these dependable and flavorful shelling peas for your garden.
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Botanical Name
Pisum sativum
/ Pisum sativum
Who it's for
- Beginners needing disease-resistant, reliable crop varieties
- Gardeners seeking high-yield harvests from every pod
- Urban growers with limited vertical garden space
Who should skip it
- Busy cooks preferring quick-prep snap or snow peas
- Gardeners wanting a low-maintenance, no-trellis growing experience
- Impatient growers looking for early-season harvests
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Double-borne pods ensure a heavy harvest from a small footprint.
Disease Resistance
Robust genetics provide reliable protection against common garden pathogens.
Space Efficiency
Compact, bushy habit makes these perfect for smaller garden beds.
Ease of Cultivation
Minimal trellising requirements simplify the growing process for beginners.
Harvest Speed
Sixty-five days to maturity offers a quick turnaround for gardeners.
Heirloom Quality
Classic flavor profile maintains the integrity of traditional shelling peas.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Pisum sativum
Minimum Seeds per Packet
40
Packet Weight
16g
Seed Depth
1/2"
Direct Seed Spacing
2"
Days to Harvest
65
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Row Spacing
24 inches
Features
- Heirloom variety for reliable gardening.
- High yield with minimal trellising.
- Bushy plants grow 24-28 inches tall.
- Produces double-borne, 4-5 inch pods.
- Resistant to common diseases.
- Suitable for spring or fall planting.
- Self-pollinating annual legume.
What customers say
Customers highly value the 'Green Arrow' Shelling Pea Seeds for their exceptional reliability and productivity. The most praised feature is the near perfect germination rate, which builds immediate gardener confidence. Plants exhibit vigorous growth and consistently deliver heavy yields of long, well-filled pods. Each pod offers eight to ten sweet, tender peas, making harvesting efficient and rewarding. The flavor is consistently described as superior to store bought options, perfect for fresh eating or freezing. Reviewers appreciate the dependable seed quality, noting strong performance across various conditions. While the tall vines require good support due to heavy production, the overall consensus confirms these seeds provide excellent quality, high yield, and superb flavor.
Know before you buy
While these plants grow up to 28 inches tall, they are a bushy variety that requires minimal trellising. You may find a small support helps keep the pods off the ground, but they are generally stable on their own.
Yes, Green Arrow peas are suitable for both spring and fall planting. They thrive in cooler weather, making them an excellent choice for extending your harvest season.
Each packet contains a minimum of 40 seeds. Given the 2-inch spacing requirement, one packet is sufficient to plant a row approximately 6 to 7 feet long.
You can expect to harvest your peas approximately 65 days after planting. This timeframe can vary slightly depending on your local soil temperature and sunlight exposure.
Double-borne means the plant produces pods in pairs at each node rather than singly. This trait is a key reason for the variety's high yield and makes for a more efficient harvest.
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