Here is the Little Marvel Pea, Pisum sativum. This is a mid to late season type pea and is a heavy producer. They are prolific and bushy plants that only grow to 24 to 36 inches tall with pods about 3.5 inches long. This old heirloom variety was first introduced in the early 1900s by Sutton and Sons of Reading, England. It is more or less a determinate type so once they put out all their pods the plant will die off. This variety is good for freah eating with the pod when young. We found them to make a great pea soup but also good in stir fry. Open pollinated 55 to 61 days from sprouting.