Green Arrow Pea is a shelling pea variety that is very easy to grow and thrives in cold weather. It's pods should be allowed to grow to maturity before being harvested, then the shells should be removed and only the peas inside eaten. Green Arrow comes from England, where gardeners appreciate this heirloom for its high production and quality. At their biggest, these pods grow to about 5 inches (13 cm.) in length, with 10 to 11 peas inside. The Green Arrow pea plant grows in a vining habit but is small as peas go, usually reaching only 24 to 28 inches. The pods are easy to harvest and shell, and the peas inside are bright green, tasty, and excellent for eating fresh, canning, and freezing. Seeds can be planted directly in the ground in the cool season, either well before the last frost of spring or late in the summer for a fall crop. In climates with mild winters, it can be planted in the fall and grown straight through winter.