Bentley Seed Co. Peas- Little Marvel

Small and prolific this Little Marvel has been banging out the most peas per plant for years! Just pop open one of the pods to reveal 6-9 large, sweet peas.

Great for storing and freezing as well. Shell peas have peas inside a pod that is discarded.

Peas are very frost tolerant so plant as soon as soil can be prepared in early to mid Spring. Plant Bentley Seed Little Marvel Shelling seeds 1" deep and 2" apart. Prefers a trellis, fence or stakes to grown on. Great for containers.

SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual (vining vegetable)
• Sowing Method: direct
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Ideal Germination: 45-75°F
• Spacing: 2"
• Depth: 1"
• Height: 30"
• Seeds/Oz: 125
• Seeds Per Packet: 30-40
• Uses: shell and steam or boil, dry for soups or stews— has vitamin c, iron, as well as carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin
• Heirloom Year: 1900 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Pisum sativum