Suttons Pea Hurst Green Shaft Seeds

Medium green pointed pods in pairs, each containing 9-11 peas. Resistant to downy mildew and Fusarium Wilt; recommended for exhibition. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Second-Early/Maincrop Variety. Height 75cm (30″).

Growing Information

Suitable for early sowing under cloches. W = Wrinkled. Can be sown in succession from March to June.Allow 60-120cm (2-4′) between rows according to the height of the variety. General sowing and cultural instructions are given on all our packets. Most varieties freeze well, but some are especially suitable. (12-14 weeks maturity.)

Sowing Information

Sow thinly direct into soil prepared by digging and raking at a depth of 50mm (2″) in flat drills 15cm (6″) wide in two rows with seed approx. 5cm (2″) Apart. Germination can take up to 10 days. Allow 90cm (36″) between further rows. Support plants with twiggy sticks or pea netting. Grows best in sunny position in well cultivated soil containing plenty of well-rotted manure or compost. Plants are heavy cropping if picked regularly. Pick small before peas bulge through the pods. Water well during dry weather to aid flower setting and pea formation.