Hurst Greenshaft Pea Seeds, Heirloom English Garden Vegetable Seeds, Early Harvest Ideal for Home Gardening

Growing Information :

Key Attributes:

Product Name                       : Pea Hurst Greenshaft Seeds
Quantity                                 : Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
Mature Height                        : Typically grows to a height of 24 to 30 inches
Light Requirements                : Full sun
Soil Requirements                  : Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.5
Uses                                        : Edible peas for fresh eating, freezing, or canning; suitable for home gardens and small farms

Product Details:

Germination Rate             : High, ensuring reliable growth
Seed Freshness                 : New seeds, ensuring optimal germination
Origin                                : Sustainably sourced
Shelf Life                            : Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

No special preparation is required for pea seeds. However, soaking seeds in water for a few hours before planting can help speed up germination.

Sowing:

Direct sow pea seeds outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring, typically 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.
Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows spaced 18-24 inches apart.
For successive harvests, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks until early summer.

Germination:

Pea seeds germinate best in cool soil temperatures (45-75°F or 7-24°C).
Germination usually occurs within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.

Transplanting:

Peas are typically direct-sown outdoors and do not transplant well due to their sensitive root systems. Therefore, direct sowing is recommended.

Care and Maintenance:

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid waterlogging.
Support: Pea plants are climbers and will need support as they grow. Provide a trellis, netting, or stakes for them to climb.
Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.