Little Marvel Peas Vegetable Seeds Packet
Little Marvel Peas (Pisum sativum 'Little Marvel') are one of the most widely grown heirloom shelling peas, a compact variety with sweet, tender peas in plump pods. Plants stay short and generally need no support, which makes them good for small gardens. Seeds are non-GMO and vacuum-sealed for freshness.
- Plant type: Annual
- Height: 18-30 in; light staking optional over 24 in
- Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours a day); partial shade reduces yield
- Days to germination: 7-10
- Days to harvest: 60-70
- Sowing depth: 1-2 in
- Spacing: 2-4 in between plants, 12-18 in between rows
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
- Best temperature: 55-70F
- Packet: About 100 seeds
How to Grow Little Marvel Peas from Seed
Sowing and Germination
Soak seeds for 24 hours, then direct sow as early as the soil can be worked in spring. In warm climates, grow as a fall or winter crop.
Care and Harvest
Water deeply once or twice a week, without waterlogging, and add a thin layer of straw or shredded-leaf mulch. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Pick frequently when pods are plump and bright green, using two hands so the vine isn't damaged. These are shelling peas, so the peas inside are eaten, not the pods.
Dimensions: 5.6" x 3.6" x .1"
Weight: 1.6 hrs
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Standard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.
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