'Little Marvel' is an heirloom favorite for its sweet, tender peas and high-yielding, compact plants. Perfect for smaller garden spaces, this variety thrives in both spring and fall. Short vines that do not require support will produce an abundance of 3"–4" long pods with 6–7 peas in each. Ideal for fresh eating or freezing. With an extended picking period, you'll enjoy these classic garden peas throughout the season. A French variety also known as petit pois, meaning "baby peas", 'Iona' pods are half the size of regular peas, but rich in sweet pea flavor. A productive plant that often produces three dark green pods per node. Short vines to 28" do not require support. Disease resistant to powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt race 1, 2, and bean leaf roll 2.

Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 55-60 days Family: Fabaceae Type: Shelling Pea Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual Exposure: Full sun Plant Dimensions: 18-24" tall Variety Info: 3" dark green pods containing 6-7 dark green peas Attributes: Frost Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In Mild Climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F. When to Start Inside: Not recommended. Days to Emerge: 5–10 days Seed Depth: 1" Seed Spacing: 2" Row Spacing: 18" Thinning: Not required.

Growing Info

Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump, about 3 weeks after flowering. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.