Little Marvel Peas Vegetable Seeds Packet

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Little Marvel Peas (Pisum sativum) are a classic, heirloom garden pea variety prized for their sweet flavor, tender texture, and compact growth habit. First introduced in the early 1900s, Little Marvel peas remain popular due to their early maturity, abundant yields, and disease resistance. This variety is perfect for home gardens, container planting, and raised beds, as the plants are small, bushy, and self-supporting. Little Marvel peas produce plump, round pods filled with 5-8 tender, sweet peas, making them perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or cooking. They thrive in cool weather and are easy to grow, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Pisum
  • Species: Pisum sativum
  • Plant Height/Width: 18-24 inches tall / 6-12 inches wide
  • Season: Spring and Fall
  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Difficulty: Easy
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How to Plant Little Marvel Peas from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

Spring Planting:
Direct sow seeds 2-4 weeks before the last frost.
Peas tolerate light frosts and benefit from cool spring weather.

Fall Planting:
Sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the first expected frost.
This allows the plants to mature in the cooler weather.

Succession Planting:
Sow seeds every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Preparing Seeds for Planting

  • Choose a site with full sun and well-draining soil.
  • Loosen the soil to 6-8 inches deep and remove any debris.
  • Mix in compost or aged manure to improve soil fertility.
  • Rake the soil surface smooth before planting.

Sowing Seeds Outdoors

  • Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows.
  • Space rows 18-24 inches apart.
  • Cover the seeds with soil and pat it down gently.
  • Water thoroughly but avoid over-saturating the soil.
  • Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days.

Supporting the Plants

  • Although Little Marvel peas are bush varieties, light support can improve air circulation and prevent pods from touching the soil.
  • Use pea fences, short trellises, or stakes for support.
  • This reduces the risk of rot and makes harvesting easier.

Pro Tip

For sweeter and more flavorful peas, harvest them early in the morning when their sugar content is at its highest. Freshly harvested peas have the best flavor and texture.

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Getting to know your Little Marvel Peas

Little Marvel is a compact, bush-type pea variety known for its sweet, tender pods. It grows 18-24 inches tall, making it perfect for small gardens and containers. The plant thrives in cool temperatures and well-drained soil. Little Marvel produces abundant yields of 3-inch pods, each containing 6-8 small, sweet peas. It matures in about 60 days and requires minimal support. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production. These peas are excellent fresh, frozen, or cooked.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Fresh Snacking: The sweet, tender peas are delicious raw, making them perfect for snacking.
  • Salads and Side Dishes: Add raw or lightly steamed peas to salads or use as a side dish.
  • Soups and Stews: Add peas to soups, casseroles, and stews for a burst of sweetness.
  • Freezing and Preserving: Little Marvel peas freeze well, retaining their flavor and texture.
  • Purees and Baby Food: Their tender texture makes them ideal for mashing into purees.

2. Nutritional Benefits:

  • High in fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting gut health.
  • Rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.Contains vitamin K, essential for bone health.
  • Provides plant-based protein and antioxidants.
  • Low in calories, making them a healthy addition to meals.

3. Ornamental

  • Little Marvel peas make an attractive addition to garden beds due to their lush green foliage and white flowers.

Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Require full sun for at least 6-8 hours daily.
  • Can tolerate partial shade, but yields will be reduced.
  • In hot climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent overheating.

Soil:

  • Prefer loamy, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
  • Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0.
  • Amend the soil with compost or aged manure before planting.
  • Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers, as peas fix their own nitrogen and excess nitrogen encourages leaf growth at the expense of pods.

Watering:

  • Peas require consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation.
  • Water deeply once or twice a week, ensuring the soil stays evenly moist but not waterlogged.
  • Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Temperature and Climate:

  • Little Marvel peas thrive in cool weather.Optimal growing temperatures: 55°F – 70°F (13°C – 21°C).
  • In warmer climates, grow them as a fall or winter crop.
  • Peas can tolerate light frosts, but excessive heat will reduce yields.

Fertilization:

  • Peas require minimal fertilization.
  • Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10) at planting.
  • Side-dress with compost once the plants start flowering.
  • Avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to lush foliage and fewer pods.
Maintenance

Mulching:

  • Apply a thin layer of mulch around the plants to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
  • Organic mulch such as straw or shredded leaves works well.

Pruning and Thinning:

  • Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart if overcrowded.
  • Remove damaged or yellowing leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk.

Harvesting:

  • Little Marvel peas are ready for harvest 60-65 days after planting.
  • Harvest when pods are plump but still tender.
  • Pick frequently to encourage continuous production.
  • Use two hands to harvest: one to hold the plant and the other to pull the pod.
Pests and Diseases

Common Pests:

Aphids: Spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Pea weevils: Use floating row covers to protect plants.
Slugs and snails: Use diatomaceous earth or copper tape around plants.

Common Diseases:

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
Fusarium wilt: Rotate crops and choose resistant varieties.
Root rot: Ensure well-draining soil and avoid overwatering.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

A GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

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