Tom Thumb Pea

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.

• Packet 75 Seeds
• 50-55 days
  
• Conventional
• Shelling pea
• Plants grow to 8 inches
• Good for container gardening
• Able to withstand hard frosts

This variety works for:

• Fresh eating
• Stir-fry
• Roasting
• Freezing

Peas can be eaten fresh and tossed with mixed greens or added to stir-fries.

Try roasting your peas and dipping the pods in a peanut-sesame dipping sauce. You can also roast them with potatoes and carrots and toss with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

Fresh peas are an excellent addition to pasta in cream sauce with asparagus and mushrooms. Peas pair well with mint, feta or goat cheese, toasted nuts, and parmesan.

Instructions - Peas thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. In addition to containers, Tom Thumb is good for cold-frame production and for planting in flower borders.

• Direct Seed: 2" Apart
• Seed Depth: 1/2-1"
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Light: Full Sun