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Little Marvel Garden Pea Seeds

Pisum sativum

5.00 (1 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Because peas thrive in cool weather and do not transplant well, they should be planted outside 4-6 weeks before the last frost or when the average soil temperature reaches at least 40 degrees F. If planting later, remember that most heirloom pea seeds won't tolerate weather above 75 degrees F. If planting peas in your soil for the first time, keep in mind that a powder inoculant of beneficial bacteria should coat the seeds. Plant the heirloom peas seeds 2" apart and 2" deep in light soil and full sun; plant in double rows 6-8" apart to allow for a trellis. For an early spring crop, plant in the same manner in the fall. Peas do not do well when planted near onions or garlic.

Growing: As the vines begin growing, a trellis can support their climbing habit; any kind of support 5-6' tall should be sufficient, but if not provided, the vines will simply travel over the ground. Before they bloom, pea plants need to be kept moist but not wet; after blooming, slightly increase the watering. Remove weeds carefully to avoid disturbing the plants; mulch may be helpful to conserve moisture and control weeds. Little Marvel pea seeds are fusarium wilt resistant.

Harvesting: Shelling peas generally taste best when harvested as soon as the pods have filled out, but before they reach their full size. Remove even the pods that have passed their prime, since old pods left on the vines will stop the production of new pods. Little Marvel vines are known for their heavy yield.

Seed Saving: To save seed from garden peas, let the pods mature fully on the vine; they will turn brown, and the peas should rattle inside when they have dried completely. Pick them individually, or pull the entire plant and hang it upside down in a warm, dry location to finish drying. Shell the peas after 1-2 weeks of drying. Store Little Marvel pea seeds in a cool, dry place for up to three years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Pisum sativum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season|Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 89

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Green

Little Marvel Garden Pea Seeds 5.0
Review By James Woods

Got to get these seeds planted

Came quickly and at a very fair price. Easier than shopping fore them at this web site than in a stor or stores.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (~560 Seeds) $6.86 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $9.60 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $43.20 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $76.80 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $182.40 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $345.60 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $672.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

The pods of this old favorite heirloom variety, Little Marvel, are packed with sweet, tender peas - pick young for great flavor! This variety boasts dependable yields that are superb for fresh eating, canning, or freezing, taking just 62 days to be ready. It is resistant to Fusarium Wilt.
Though no one really knows when peas were first cultivated, historians can be certain that people grew them for food by the Bronze Age. Legend has it that fresh peas first became popular when a French gardener introduced them to the court of Louis XIV. Because they could be dried and stored for long periods of time, people in colonial times also valued this vegetable. Horticulturalists and gardeners alike have continued cultivating peas of all varieties and sizes. Little Marvel peas were introduced in 1908, and won the distinguished AAS award in 1934.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Because peas thrive in cool weather and do not transplant well, they should be planted outside 4-6 weeks before the last frost or when the average soil temperature reaches at least 40 degrees F. If planting later, remember that most heirloom pea seeds won't tolerate weather above 75 degrees F. If planting peas in your soil for the first time, keep in mind that a powder inoculant of beneficial bacteria should coat the seeds. Plant the heirloom peas seeds 2" apart and 2" deep in light soil and full sun; plant in double rows 6-8" apart to allow for a trellis. For an early spring crop, plant in the same manner in the fall. Peas do not do well when planted near onions or garlic.

Growing: As the vines begin growing, a trellis can support their climbing habit; any kind of support 5-6' tall should be sufficient, but if not provided, the vines will simply travel over the ground. Before they bloom, pea plants need to be kept moist but not wet; after blooming, slightly increase the watering. Remove weeds carefully to avoid disturbing the plants; mulch may be helpful to conserve moisture and control weeds. Little Marvel pea seeds are fusarium wilt resistant.

Harvesting: Shelling peas generally taste best when harvested as soon as the pods have filled out, but before they reach their full size. Remove even the pods that have passed their prime, since old pods left on the vines will stop the production of new pods. Little Marvel vines are known for their heavy yield.

Seed Saving: To save seed from garden peas, let the pods mature fully on the vine; they will turn brown, and the peas should rattle inside when they have dried completely. Pick them individually, or pull the entire plant and hang it upside down in a warm, dry location to finish drying. Shell the peas after 1-2 weeks of drying. Store Little Marvel pea seeds in a cool, dry place for up to three years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Pisum sativum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season|Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 89

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Green

Reviews

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Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By James Woods

Got to get these seeds planted

Came quickly and at a very fair price. Easier than shopping fore them at this web site than in a stor or stores.