Tom Thumb Pea, 1850's Heirloom
Tom Thumb Pea, 1850's Heirloom

Tom Thumb Pea, 1850's Heirloom

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The Seed Exchange - At 8" tall, this aptly named dwarf pea is ideal for container gardening and is very frost-tolerant. Originating in England and introduced in the United States in the mid-19th century, there were several strains of this variety; over time, further reductions in height and time to maturity were achieved, leading to the pea we know as Tom Thumb today. Shell, 50-55 day

  • Plants grow to 8 inches
  • Good for container gardening
  • Able to withstand hard frosts
  • Shelling pea
  • 50-55 days
  • 75 Seeds
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    Instructions - Peas thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Double rows of peas can be planted on each side of a trellis.

    Our family tends to not trellis these and just space them a little closer together to support themselves.  

    Direct Seed 2" apart

    Plant 1/2" deep

    Full Sun

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