Pea Seeds - Little Marvel

Packed in Resealable Long Life Mylar Moisture Proof Packets 10+ Year Survival Seed Viability Category: Vegetable Type: Pea Variety: Little Marvel Family: Pisum Sativum Botanical Name: Unk. Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Growing Difficulty:  3         Soil PH:  5.8 to 7.0 Fertilizer Requirements: 5-10-10 Soil Type: Rich, Moist, Well-Draining Germination (days): 6 to 10 Soil Temp for Germination: 45-75°F Lighting Conditions: FULL SUN, PART SHADE Days to Maturity:  67 - 72 Planting Depth:  1” Distance Apart (in row):  3" Row Spacing: 18-24" Sowing Instructions DIRECT SOW WHEN SOIL TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 45°F Starting Indoors 5-7 WEEKS BEFORE LAST FROST Growing Tips Sow Peas continuously for 2 months to have a steady crop. Stop sowing seeds when temperatures are consistently above 75°F. If you are in Zone 8 or warmer, sow Peas in the fall for a winter crop instead. The use of stakes or trellis is recommended. Typically sown in a double row. Culinary Uses Great peas for a variety of uses, from split-pea soup to fresh peas as a side dish. Harvesting Crops Harvest your peas when they reach maturity at around 68 to 70 days. Snap the pods off, throw them in a bucket and start snapping the shells open to expose the bright green peas. These peas work well for fresh eating, canning and freezing. Harvesting Seed To harvest peas for use in your next seed crop, let them dry completely on the vine. If the pods are not completely dried by the time first frost arrives, pull the plants out by the root and hang them in a cool dry place for several weeks. When the pods have completely dried, break them open to expose seeds and safely store for next season’s crop.