1# LITTLE MARVEL PEA SEED

Little Marvel Pea Seed (Pisum sativum ‘Little Marvel’) is a classic dwarf shelling pea prized for its sweet flavor and reliable harvests.

🌱 Quick Overview

• Type: Shelling (English) pea

• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (compact, bushy)

• Days to Maturity: ~60 days

• Flavor: Very sweet, tender peas

• Best Use: Fresh eating, cooking, and freezing

🌤️ Growing Conditions

• Season: Cool-season crop

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil (pH ~6.0–7.5)

• Sun: Full sun to partial sun

• Temperature: Best when soil is 45–75°F

🌾 Planting Instructions

• When to Plant:

  • Early spring as soon as soil can be worked

  • Or late summer for a fall crop (if climate allows)

• How to Plant:

  • Depth: 1–1½ inches

  • Spacing: 1–2 inches apart

  • Rows: 18–24 inches apart

• Support:

  • Short trellis or fencing recommended for best yields

💧 Care & Maintenance

• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering

• Mulch helps keep roots cool

• No heavy fertilizing needed (peas fix their own nitrogen)

🫛 Harvesting

• Pick pods when they’re plump but still bright green

• Harvest often to encourage more production

• Shell peas soon after picking for best sweetness