How to Grow Green Arrow
Pisum sativum 'Green Arrow'
Green Arrow peas are a reliable cool-season variety cherished for their sweet flavor and sturdy growth habit. Gardeners value this hybrid for its disease resistance against common issues like powdery mildew and fusarium wilt, ensuring a healthy harvest throughout the season.
📷 Wikipedia: PeaStarting Green Arrow: indoors or direct sow?
🌾 Sow directly in the garden — Green Arrow is not usually started indoors.
Direct sow seeds outdoors two to six weeks before the last frost; do not start indoors as peas have delicate root systems that struggle when transplanted.
Soil, care & harvest
Prepare loose, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5 to encourage strong root development. Sow seeds directly outdoors two to six weeks before your last spring frost date, as these plants tolerate light cold well. Plant them about one inch deep; they typically sprout within seven to twelve days under suitable conditions.
Space seeds two to three inches apart in rows to allow proper airflow and nutrient access. Install a trellis early since this variety grows relatively short but benefits from support. Provide one inch of water weekly, preferring deep watering over frequent shallow sprinkles. Apply mulch to retain moisture and feed lightly if growth slows.
Watch for pests like aphids and cucumber beetles, treating infestations early with insecticidal soap or by hand-picking. Prevent fungal diseases such as downy mildew by ensuring good air circulation around the plants. Harvest pods when they are plump but before seeds fully mature, typically taking 68 to 75 days from sowing.
When to Plant Green Arrow
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Green Arrow
✓ Good companions
Peas fix nitrogen in soil which carrots need, while carrots don't compete for space
Repel aphids and improve overall garden health near peas
Grows in shade of pea vines and benefits from nitrogen fixation
Repel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants
Deters ants and rodents that may eat pea seeds and pods
Break up soil for pea roots and mature quickly before peas need full space
Cool-season companion that benefits from nitrogen and doesn't compete for light
Benefit from nitrogen fixation and don't interfere with pea vine growth
✗ Keep away from
May stunt pea growth and interfere with beneficial root bacteria
Compete heavily for nutrients and can inhibit pea pod development
Can inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
