Tom Thumb

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.