Little Marvel could quite possibly be the sweetest of all the early peas. The compact plants provide an abundance of 8-10 cm (3-4") pods with 6 or 7 delicious peas per pod. Use fresh, frozen, or canned.
SKU: 142253
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
5 to 10 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
63 to 68 days
Growing Height:
45 cm (18")
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
Fill Weight (grams): 13
Approximate Seed Count: 40-50
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Stays tender and sweet when ripe and full
Preparation Ideas: Does well frozen or used fresh.
Sow seed directly in the garden as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. Well drained fertile soil is best. Apply Garden Inoculant to increase yields.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Plant Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Row Spacing: 75 cm (30")
Suggestions
Successive sowings every two weeks until mid June will prolong the harvest season.