Tom Thumb Dwarf Pea
Tom Thumb Dwarf Pea
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Tom Thumb Dwarf Pea is a true dwarf variety growing just 13 to 18 inches tall, producing lots of peas per plant that can be eaten as whole pods or shelled at maturity. No trellis is needed, making it one of MIgardener's all-time favorite container-friendly peas. Fast-growing and low maintenance.
At a glance
- Type: heirloom, open-pollinated pea
- Non-GMO
- Height: 13 to 18 inches, no trellis needed
- Use: whole pods or shelled peas
- Sun: full sun
- Season: fast-growing, cool season
Best for
- Container and patio gardening
- Small-space gardens
- Fresh snacking
- Kid-friendly gardening
- Quick spring harvests
How to grow
Direct sow about 1 inch deep in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, spacing seeds 2 to 3 inches apart. The compact, self-supporting plants need no trellis and grow well in pots. Keep soil moist and harvest pods young or let them fill out for shelling.
Flavor profile
Sweet and tender with a fresh, crisp pea flavor.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds to help home gardeners grow more for less.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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