Heirloom Little Marvel Pea
$2.99
This super-early heirloom bush pea has been a favorite both for home gardeners and commercial growers. Stocky, semi-dwarf bushes from 30-45cm (12-18″) tall are well suited to container growing for balcony gardens, or in the vegetable bed.
11 in stock
Product Description
Difficulty:
Easy
Timing:
Peas prefer cool weather. Plant as early in spring as the soil can be worked, around 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Sow again through the summer for a fall harvest. The success of a fall crop will depend on the weather. Optimal soil temperature is 50-70°F. Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.
Starting:
Sow seed 1″ deep. After spring, sow seed 2″ deep. Space seeds1-3″ apart in the row. Do not thin.
Growing:
Use well-drained soil amended with compost. Add 2 cups of rock phosphate or bonemeal per 10′ of row. Dwarf/bush varieties do not need a trellis, but may benefit from the support of a light trellis or stakes.
Harvest:
Each of the 3-4″ pods produce 6-7 tasty peas. Pick when pods at the desired stage. In theory, all peas can be harvested before the seeds mature, as snow peas, and then as tender snap peas, and finally as shelling peas. Most varieties have an intended maturity for picking. Make multiple sowings or grow several varieties to extend the harvest season.
Days to Maturity: 62 days
Planting Depth: 1″ – 2″
Distance Apart: 1″ – 3″
Amount: 12g
