Originally cultivated in England, Tom Thumb shelling peas are an heirloom variety that made its debut in American in the 1850s. The petite plants, just 6-10 inches tall, get their name from the tiny character in English folklore and are just as impressive in flavor as they are fun to grow. Very easy to care for, Tom Thumb shelling pea plants are cold tolerant up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit so you can plant them very early in the spring and enjoy their bountiful harvest all summer long. Plant successive crops every 2-3 weeks and enjoy these peas well into early fall. Perfectly sized for small spaces in the garden or where trellising isn't an option, Tom Thumb shelling peas are self-supporting, which also means they're ideal for planting in containers on your patio or deck or in pots in the kitchen. You'll know your Tom Thumb peas are ready to be picked when you can see that the peas have enlarged inside the pods are still a bright green. Hold the vines while harvesting to avoid tearing them. Pop the pods open at the seam and scoop the peas out with your thumb. Tender and crisp in texture and sweet in flavor, Tom Thumb shelling peas are very versatile and will taste just a fantastic whether fresh, frozen, canned, or cooked. Harvest them on the early side to enjoy them in the pod as well.
More Information| SKU | DL013867 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Weight Of Seeds Per Packet | 0.42 oz |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 55 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Pisum sativum |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
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| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 1-3 inches |
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| Row Spacing | 10-12 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | Not required |
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| Days To Germinate | 5-10 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 55-70 |
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| Growth Habit | Harvest tender fully developed peas to encourage more production. |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Good For Containers, Ornamental, Grow In Greenhouse, Edible, Grow With Children |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original, Introduced in 1925 |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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