Small but prolific, Heirloom Little Marvel peas have been a favorite for years, producing the most peas per plant! With 6-9 large, sweet peas in each pod, these peas are perfect for fresh eating, storing, or freezing. Shell peas have peas inside a pod that is discarded after harvesting. Growing Instructions: * Peas are very frost-tolerant, so plant as soon as the soil can be prepared in early to mid-spring. * Plant Bentley Seed Little Marvel Shelling seeds 1" deep and 2" apart. * Prefers a trellis, fence, or stakes to grow on. * Great for containers. Seed Information: * Lifecycle: Annual (vining vegetable) * Sowing Method: Direct * Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months * Sun Requirement: Sun * Ideal Germination Temperature: 45-75°F * Spacing: 2" * Depth: 1" * Height: 30" * Seeds/Oz: 125 * Seeds Per Packet: 30-40 Uses: * Shell and steam or boil, or dry for soups and stews. * Rich in vitamin C, iron, and carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin. Additional Information: * Heirloom Year: 1900 Heirloom * Plant Scientific Name: Pisum sativum * Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½" Online resale prohibited