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Little Marvel Shelling

Little Marvel Shelling Peas (Pisum sativum 'Little Marvel Shelling'): Compact and Flavorful Pods for Your Garden Cultivate the compact and flavorful pods of Little Marvel Shelling Peas (Pisum sativum 'Little Marvel Shelling') in your garden. Known for its petite size and sweet taste, this pea…

Days to harvest
63
Sow depth
1"
Plant spacing
2-3"
Row spacing
2-3'
Sprouts in
8 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Sow outside
    2–4 weeks before your last frost
  2. Sow for fall
    Last sowing about 10 weeks before your first fall frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 40°F.
  • Best sown right where it will grow — it doesn't like being transplanted.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 8 days.

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