2 plants

Planted: 2 March

All sprouted: 9 March

First flower: 1 April

First fruit: 3 April

Harvested: 6 May

Peas can be sown as soon as the soil can be prepared in the spring. Sow seeds 1/4 to 1 inch deep with 3 inches between seeds in rows 2 feet (24 inches) apart. Climbing peas will need support. Double rows can be planted on each side of a trellis. Peas thrive in cool weather.

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From SSE:

This group of peas, Tom Thumb, refers to extreme dwarf plant habits, of which many strains of Tom Thumb peas have existed in the past. We think this pea from the 1800s still has great value today for gardeners as the best dwarf pea for pot culture. Perfect for indoor or outdoor table centerpieces, great for your guests to snack on! Plants are able to withstand hard frosts, reportedly down to 20ºF. Good for cold-frame production, or plant them along the edges of pots or containers. A great-tasting little piece of the past that’s available today.

Shelling pea.

50-55 days to maturity.