Mr Fothergills Mr Fothergill's Pea Hurst Green Shaft

Pea hurst green shaft seed by Mr. Fothergill's. Productive and sweet. One of the best traditional strains and a good choice if you intend to exhibit. Vigorous, reliable with a superb sweet flavour.Height: 75 cm/30in.Useful Information: Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit; Vitamin C; Vitamin B; Vitamin KSow and grow: Outdoors, March-June where they are to crop, in flat drills 15 cm (6-inch) wide and 5 cm (2-inch) deep, in well-cultivated, fertile soil. Sow in a zig-zag fashion along the drill, allowing 5 cm (2-inch) between seeds. Fill the drill with fine soil and firm down gently. Allow 60 cm (2-feet) between rows. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 10-18 days. Harvest: May-September.Hints and tips: Protect seedlings from birds with twigs or bird scarers. Water well during dry spells. Ideal for deep freezing.Care and Cultivation: Early sowings benefit from frost protection. Stick or twigs, placed either side of the row for support, will make picking easier. Water well until plants are established. Successional sowings will ensure a continuous supply and long harvest. Pick regularly for the best yields. Box Contains 1x 400 Seeds Pack