Snow Pea Mammoth Melting is a vigorous climbing snow pea grown for its long, flat edible pods, sweet flavour, and productive growth. Plants can reach up to 2 metres tall, making this variety ideal for trellises, fences, and other vertical supports. The pods are approximately 11 cm long and 2 cm wide, with tender edible tips and excellent eating quality for both fresh and cooked use.
Features
- Botanical name: Pisum sativum
- Variety: Snow Pea Mammoth Melting
- Climbing snow pea
- Plants grow up to approximately 2 m tall
- Flat edible pods
- Pods around 11 cm x 2 cm
- Sweet flavour
- Productive variety
- Product code: SNOPMM
- Not for sale in Tasmania
Why You Should Buy
This variety is a great choice for growers wanting a productive climbing snow pea with generous pod size and versatile kitchen use. Its tall growth habit makes excellent use of vertical garden space, while the sweet flat pods are ideal for stir-fries, steaming, salads, and fresh picking straight from the vine.
Growing Guide
Sowing window: Late summer to autumn, with spring sowing also suitable in cooler climates.
Direct sow seed about 20 mm deep into moist, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Space plants about 10 cm apart with rows around 50 cm apart. Germination usually takes around 7–21 days, and maturity is generally around 70–77 days. Plants benefit from a trellis, fence, or other climbing support.
Garden & Kitchen Appeal
Mammoth Melting is ideal for gardeners who want a tall, productive snow pea with attractive flat pods and a long picking season. The climbing habit suits vertical growing, while the pods are well suited to fresh eating, lunchboxes, stir-fries, and quick steaming. Picking regularly helps encourage continued flowering and cropping.
FAQs
What type of pea is Mammoth Melting?
It is a climbing snow pea grown for its flat edible pods.
How tall do the plants grow?
Plants can grow up to about 2 metres tall.
How big are the pods?
Pods are typically about 11 cm long and around 2 cm wide.
When should I sow the seeds?
Sow in late summer to autumn, with spring sowing also suitable in cooler climates.
Does this variety need support?
Yes, it grows best with a trellis, fence, or other climbing structure.
Is this product available in Tasmania?
No, this seed is marked not for sale in Tasmania.
