Tom Thumb Pea (Pisum sativum) This heirloom was first available in the 1850's. Tom Thumb peas are a miniature plant with a dwarf pea variety that grows to a height of 12 inches, but produces full-sized pea pods. This is a very early maturing pea producing very sweet 2 inch pods. This miniature shelling pea is perfect for containers or small gardens.
55 days to maturity
40 seeds per packet $4.45
Planting Instructions: Sow seeds 1/2 - 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart in row during late spring or when soil temperature is at least 10-15 degrees Celsius.