Little Marvel Shelling Pea

Scientific Name: Pisum sativum 'Little Marvel'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

1-12

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Little Marvel Shelling Pea plant details

Little Marvel Shelling Pea is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Little Marvel Shelling Pea

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, culinary, dwarf, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Little Marvel Shelling Pea

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Super dwarf heirloom shelling peas are ultra-compact and productive with vigorous vines that yield heavy amounts of 3-4” pods with 6-9 peas nestled in each pod. Can be eaten fresh, canned or frozen. Fantastic for containers or rows, plant 2-3” apart in containers and 18-24” apart in rows. Grow in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of compost and fertilize with fish emulsion every other week for best yield. Great planted with beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, radishes, strawberries, tomatoes and turnips. Avoid planting with onions, garlic, chives, leeks and shallots. 60-65 days to harvest.