Pea 'Tom Thumb'

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Tom Thumb is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 as Pea is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Look to ensure a distance 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Tom Thumb about 35 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tom Thumb is a half hardy plant.

Harvest early for fresh eating in the pod. Use as a shell pea at 55 days.