Marler Spring Pea
High yielding white/yellow peas for UK growers
Looking for a spring pea that combines exceptional yield potential with reliable agronomic performance?
Marler is a new white/yellow spring pea added to the 2025 PGRO Recommended List, offering growers a significant step forward in both yield and crop quality. With excellent disease resistance, early maturity and end-market approval, Marler is an ideal break crop for growers looking to improve rotation profitability while supplying premium markets.
Why choose Marler?
Marler has been developed to help growers maximise returns from spring peas while delivering the agronomic characteristics needed for consistent performance.
High yields
- Marler delivers an impressive 116% treated yield, outperforming leading varieties including Kameleon (112%) and Manager (106%), making it one of the highest-yielding spring peas available.
End-market approval
- Grow with confidence knowing Marler has end-market approval, helping provide access to valuable commercial markets.
Early maturity
- An earliness rating of 6 helps spread harvest workload and provides greater flexibility within the rotation.
Excellent disease profile
- Marler combines outstanding yield with an excellent disease package to support reliable crop performance throughout the growing season.
Why grow spring peas?
Spring peas are one of the most valuable break crops in UK arable rotations.
They help:
- Improve rotational diversity
- Support soil health
- Reduce reliance on cereals
- Provide opportunities for home-grown protein
- Create an earlier entry for following crops
Choosing a high-performing variety such as Marler helps maximise these rotational benefits while maintaining profitability.
Independent performance
Independent PGRO Recommended List data shows Marler leading comparable varieties for treated yield while combining early maturity and strong agronomic performance. The results image demonstrates why Marler represents the next generation of spring pea genetics.
Is Marler the right spring pea for your farm?
Marler is particularly suited to growers looking for:
- A high-yielding white/yellow spring pea
- A profitable break crop
- Reliable end-market opportunities
- Early harvest flexibility
- Strong disease resistance
- Consistent performance across seasons
What type of pea is Marler?
Marler is a white/yellow spring pea added to the 2025 PGRO Recommended List.
How high yielding is Marler?
Marler achieved 116% treated yield, outperforming other leading varieties shown in the PGRO comparison data.
Does Marler have market approval?
Yes. Marler has end-market approval, giving growers confidence when growing for commercial markets.
Is Marler early maturing?
Yes. Marler combines high yield with an earliness rating of 6, helping growers spread workloads at harvest.
Why choose Marler over other spring peas?
Marler offers a combination of:
- Higher yield potential
- Excellent disease profile
- Early maturity
- End-market approval
- Proven Recommended List performance
making it an excellent option for growers seeking both productivity and marketability.
Get in touch
Speak to the COPE team about growing Marler.