Description
Experience the deliciously sweet, tender pods of Mammoth Melting Snow Peas, an heirloom variety known for its impressively large 4–5″ medium-green pods. Vigorous vines reaching 5'–6' tall produce prolific yields, making this snow pea a standout in any garden. Perfect for fresh eating, stir-fries, or freezing, the pods remain crisp yet melt-in-your-mouth tender, offering a long harvest in cool weather. Its frost-tolerant nature ensures a reliable crop for both spring and fall gardens.
Sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost or 10–12 weeks before the first frost when soil temperatures are 40°–80°F. Harvest pods regularly before seeds develop to maintain peak flavor and production. Providing a trellis for the tall vines and mulching soil to keep roots cool will optimize growth and reduce powdery mildew risk. With its large, flavorful pods and vigorous growth, Mammoth Melting Snow Pea is an heirloom favorite for gardeners seeking high yields and exceptional taste.
This packet contains 50 seeds.
Variety Info:
Days to Maturity: 68 Days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Snow Pea (Learn more)
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines can exceed 5' tall
Variety Info: 4″–5″ long medium-green pods on highly productive vines. Sweet and crisp.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F, and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 Days
Seed Depth: 1″
Seed Spacing: 2″
Row Spacing: 18″
Thinning: Not required
Growing Info:
Harvesting: Snow peas should be picked before the seeds start to form. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.
Special Care: Supporting even short vines (under 3') on a fence or trellis makes harvesting easier. Short-vined peas may also be grown in mounds on the ground with row spacing at 24″–36″ (mounds are not recommended for tall/vining types). Roots must stay cool; when temperatures begin to warm, mulch soil surface to keep them cool. Powdery mildew looks like a white powder on leaves, and thrives in weather with high relative humidity and cool nights. Reduce chances of this disease by watering only in the morning and during the day. Keep leaves dry; do not water plants overhead. Provide good air circulation by proper plant spacing. Do not compost diseased plants; spores may over-winter and re-infect crops the following season. Powdery mildew is more common in the fall and choosing a resistant pea variety for fall sowing further reduces the likelihood of infection.
