SNOW PEA ‘Mammoth Melting’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
- Heirloom variety known for its sweet, tender pods and prolific growth.
- Produces large, crunchy pods that can reach up to 10 cm in length.
- Ideal for fresh eating, stir-fries, and salads, adding a delightful crunch to dishes.
- High yield, perfect for home gardens or larger vegetable plots.
- Powdery mildew resistant, making it suitable for various growing conditions.
- Can be grown in cooler climates and thrives in early spring and fall.
- Young shoots and tendrils are also edible and can be used in salads or as garnishes.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual climbing pea, reaching up to 90 cm in height; requires support for best results
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – April; avoid sowing during high humidity periods
- Subtropical: March – September; frost may damage flowers
- Tropical: March – July
- Cool: January – April; sow again in September – October
- Arid: March – July
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep, soak seeds overnight before sowing
- Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds
- Sow Where: Direct into the garden bed or seed trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7; prepare with compost and lightly mulch
- Spacing: 5 – 10 cm between plants, with rows 45 – 60 cm apart
Details:
- Water seeds once after sowing, do not water again until seedlings emerge.
Harvest:
60 – 70 days
Growing instructions (microgreens)
- Grow in soil or coir peat; hydroponic methods are not recommended.
- Soak 250 grams of seeds in cold water for 4 – 8 hours (10 x 20′ growing tray).
- Cover with ample water as these seeds will double in size during pre-soaking.
- Sprout seeds for approximately 1 – 2 days using a sprouting jar or tray.
- Plant seeds when they have sprouted a ‘tail’ that is approximately 2 – 3 mm.
- Add 2 – 3 cm of soil or coir peat to your growing tray; flatten the soil and lightly water.
- Sprinkle seeds evenly over the surface and lightly water again.
- Cover with a growing tray and store in a well-ventilated, cool, dark spot; water 1 – 2 times daily.
- After 2 – 4 days, remove the top tray to expose the plants to light; water twice daily.
- Ready to harvest in 8 – 14 days.
