Green Arrow English Pea Seeds
Green Arrow English Pea Seeds
Heirloom Green Arrow Pea Seeds
Heirloom Green Arrow Peas – Sweet, Productive Garden Favorite
Grow a classic garden pea known for heavy yields, sweet flavor, and reliable performance. Heirloom Green Arrow Peas produce long pods packed with tender green peas that are perfect for fresh eating, freezing, soups, and side dishes. These vigorous plants thrive in cool weather and are a favorite among home gardeners for their dependable harvests and easy-growing nature.
History
Green Arrow Peas are a beloved heirloom shelling pea variety that has been grown by gardeners for generations. Known for their exceptional productivity and sweet flavor, they became popular for home gardens because of their ability to produce multiple pods per plant while maintaining excellent taste and texture. Green Arrow remains a trusted choice for gardeners seeking reliable cool-season crops.
Plant Profile
- Days to Maturity: 65–70 days
- Fruit Size: 4–5 inch pods with 8–11 peas per pod
- Plant Size: 24–30 inch tall vines
- Growth Habit: Vigorous vining shelling pea
- Yield: Heavy producer with concentrated harvests
Flavor Profile
Green Arrow Peas deliver a classic sweet pea flavor with tender texture and rich garden freshness. The peas are juicy, mildly sugary, and excellent for fresh eating straight from the pod or cooking into traditional recipes.
Growth Type & Harvest Yields
This heirloom variety is a cool-season vining pea that benefits from light support or trellising. Green Arrow plants produce abundant pods over a relatively compact period, making them ideal for fresh harvests and preserving. Expect high yields from even small garden spaces.
Disease Resistance
Green Arrow Peas are valued for dependable garden performance and show good tolerance to common pea growing conditions, including:
- Fusarium wilt tolerance
- Strong cool-weather performance
- Reliable pod production in spring conditions
Proper spacing and crop rotation help maintain healthy plants and strong harvests.
Growing Tips & Planting Dimensions
- Plant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring
- Peas prefer cool temperatures and rich, well-drained soil
- Sow seeds 1–1½ inches deep
- Space seeds 1–2 inches apart
- Space rows 18–24 inches apart
- Provide fencing or a small trellis for support
- Keep soil consistently moist during flowering and pod production
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Avoid planting during hot summer weather, as peas perform best in cooler temperatures.
When to Start Indoors
Peas are usually direct sown outdoors because they germinate quickly and dislike root disturbance. For local planting timing and frost dates, visit:
Good Companion Plants & Mutual Benefits
- Carrots -Help loosen soil while maximizing garden space around pea roots.
- Radishes - Grow quickly alongside peas and help mark planting rows.
- Lettuce -Benefits from the partial shade created by pea vines during warmer spring days.
- Spinach - Thrives in the same cool conditions and pairs well in early-season gardens.
- Cucumbers - Can benefit from nitrogen left behind by peas in crop rotation planning.
- Herbs Like Mint & Cilantro - Help attract beneficial insects and improve garden biodiversity.
Avoid planting peas near onions or garlic, which may inhibit growth.
How to Enjoy
Green Arrow Peas are incredibly versatile in the kitchen:
- Eat fresh directly from the pod
- Steam as a simple side dish
- Add to soups and stews
- Toss into pasta dishes and salads
- Freeze for long-term storage
- Blend into creamy spring pea soups
Their naturally sweet flavor makes them a family garden favorite.
Why Gardeners Love Green Arrow Peas
- Heavy yields of long, well-filled pods
- Sweet heirloom flavor
- Reliable cool-season performance
- Compact vines suitable for small gardens
- Excellent for fresh eating or freezing
- Easy to grow for beginner gardeners
Harvest Tips
Harvest pods when they appear plump and bright green before peas become overly large or starchy. Frequent harvesting encourages continued production. For the sweetest flavor, pick peas in the morning and refrigerate soon after harvest.
Order Today
Add dependable heirloom productivity to your garden with Green Arrow Pea Seeds. These sweet, tender peas are perfect for spring gardens, raised beds, and backyard harvests. Order today and enjoy classic heirloom flavor straight from your garden.