This early heirloom shelling pea forms stocky, semi-dwarf bushes from 30-45 cm (12-18") tall and is well suited to growing in containers or the vegetable bed. Each of Little Marvel's 8-10 cm (3-4") pods contains 6-9 medium green, sugary peas. This is a winner of the RHS Award for Garden Merit. Can be grown in spring and cut back in time to plant a summer crop, leaving the soil enriched with nitrogen.
Little Marvel shelling pea seeds were first introduced as Sutton's Little Marvel in 1900. It is an old, dependable variety with an extended season, fine quality, and heavy yields.
Matures in 62 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Pisum sativum 'Little Marvel'
Common Name
Little Marvel Pea
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
18 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Pod
- Seed
Edible Harvest Period
Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Freezing
Fruit Colour
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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