Peas 'Little Marvel'

OSC Seeds

$2.19
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This "Little Marvel" is a garden powerhouse, producing lush, deep-green dwarf vines that are as attractive as they are productive. Each sturdy, compact plant is laden with plump, nearly round pods that are tightly packed with exceptionally sweet, tender peas. Perfect for small spaces and high-density gardening, these vibrant vines offer a classic "garden-to-table" look that promises a bountiful and delicious harvest.

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Seed Details

Difficulty:

Easy

Starting Method:

Direct sow

Watering:

Medium

Days To Germinate:

7–15 days

Life Cycle:

Annual

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

English Pea, Shelling Pea, Garden Pea, Sutton’s Little Marvel

Scientific Name:

Pisum sativum

Family Name:

Fabaceae

Type:

Vegetable

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 45 cm (18") tall.
  • Growth Habit: Compact, bushy dwarf vines; semi-climbing.
  • Seed/Plant Spacing: Sow seeds 2.5 cm (1") apart; space rows 45–75 cm (18–30") apart.

Bloom / Harvest Info:

  • Bloom Time: Early summer (typically 18–21 days before harvest).
  • Bloom Colour: White.
  • Days To Maturity: 62–64 days.
  • Days Till Harvest: Approximately 60–65 days from sowing.

Garden Benefits:

  • Attracts: Beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria to the soil.
  • Uses: Fresh eating, canning, and freezing.
  • Resistance: Fusarium wilt resistant.
Care Guide

Growing Guide

Starting Instructions:

  • When: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked.
  • Where: Well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location.
  • How To Plant: Sow seeds 1.25–2.5 cm (0.5–1") deep.

Germination:

Cool soil temperatures (10–16°C/50–60°F) and consistent moisture.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily).
  • Moisture Requirements: Evenly moist soil; critical during flowering and pod formation.
  • Frost Tolerance: Frost hardy; can withstand light spring frosts.

Tips For Success:

  • Support: While a bush type, providing a small trellis or twigs helps with easier picking.
  • Succession: Sow every 10–14 days for a continuous harvest.
  • Harvesting: Pick daily once pods are plump to encourage more production.

Companion Plants:

Carrots, radishes, cucumbers, corn, beans, spinach, and mint. Avoid planting near onions or garlic

Heritage / Special Notes:

A 1934 All America Selections winner. This heirloom originated in England at the turn of the 20th century and remains a favourite for its superior sweetness and "holding" ability on the vine.