Tom Thumb
From Beancyclopedia
| Tom Thumb | |
|---|---|
| Uses | snap, shell |
| Growth Habit | bush |
| Maturity | early |
| Flower Color | white |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
Introduced in the 1850s from England where it goes by alternate name Half Pint. Both names refer to the small size of the plants; Tom Thumb is the name of a character from a fairy tale.
Description
Growth:
A real miniature that doesn't require staking and tops out at 10 inches. Will bear at only 4 inches tall.
Flowers:
White.
Pods:
Seeds:
Round and unwrinkled. Dried seeds are green or light tan.
Uses and Opinions
Delicious fresh shelling pea. Size makes it a good candidate for containers or window boxes.
