Seed Savers Exchange 1177 Open-pollinated Pea Seed, Tom Thumb, 100 Seed Packet Originated in England and introduced in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century There are several peas in the history of this type variety; over time further reductions in height and advances in earliness were achieved At 8" tall this is the best dwarf pea for container gardening Plants are able to withstand hard frosts; shell, 50-55 Days