PEA Seeds, Little Marvel Shelling

Little Marvel (Pisum sativum 'Little Marvel') is a compact heirloom shelling pea that produces well-filled pods of sweet, tender green peas on short, bushy vines. A longtime favorite ideal for small gardens and reliable yields.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Pisum sativum 'Little Marvel'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated shelling (English) pea
• Days to maturity: about 60 to 64 days
• Peas per pod: about 6 to 8
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 2 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Mature height: about 18 inches

Best for

• Shelling for fresh peas
• Freezing
• Soups and side dishes
• Small-space and container gardens
• Early to mid-season harvests

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. The compact vines benefit from short stakes or a low trellis. Keep evenly moist and harvest when the pods are plump for the sweetest peas.

Flavor profile

Sweet and tender; shell the pods before eating.

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