Thomas Laxton, Heirloom English Shelling Pea Seeds

Thomas Laxton, Heirloom English Shelling Pea Seeds — The 1800s English Heirloom Named for the Father of Pea Hybridization

Thomas Laxton (Pisum sativum) is a true American heirloom originating in rural England in the 1800s — bred by Thomas Laxton’s sons and named in honor of his life’s work in horticulture and pea hybridization. Vigorous, wilt-resistant 3-foot vines produce luscious dark green pods, 3–4½ inches long with 6–8 peas each. High sugar content, excellent quality, and powdery mildew resistant. 60 days.

Why Grow Thomas Laxton?

• Named for the father of pea hybridization — 1800s English heirloom with deep heritage
• High sugar content and excellent quality — luscious dark green pods
• Powdery mildew and wilt resistant — reliable in challenging conditions
• 3–4½-inch pods with 6–8 peas — vigorous 3-foot vines
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost in full sun. Plant 1 inch deep, 6 inches apart. Provide support for 3-foot vines. Harvest when pods are filled but still bright green. 60 days from direct sow.

Days to maturity: 60 days
Plant height: ~3 feet
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12