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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Pea
Pisum sativum
4"–5" long medium-green pods on highly productive vines. Sweet and crisp.
Planting Pea
Plant Spacing
2"
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 8 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Special Sowing | Raised beds are recommended because of better drainage, and in early spring, the soil in raised beds warms more quickly than in flat garden beds. It isn't absolutely necessary, but seeds can be treated before sowing with an inoculant, called rhizobia. This bacteria works with pea roots to create nitrogen, an important nutrient for plant growth. Once applied, the inoculant can live on in the soil from year to year, but it may be beneficial to add it when planting peas in an area where they have not been grown in 3 to 5 years, or in acidic soils where inoculant may not survive. |
| 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Caden C.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/9/26Peas
Great germination and taste
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Caden,
We're so thrilled to hear your Mammoth Melting Snow Pea Seeds had great germination and taste! There's nothing quite like the sweet, crisp crunch of fresh snow peas straight from the garden. These mammoth beauties really are something special with their tender pods and delicious flavor. Sounds like you've got a fantastic crop growing! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Heidi B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/8/26My favorite pea
Prolific every time.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Heidi,
We're so thrilled to hear your Mammoth Melting Snow Pea Seeds are your favorite and that they're prolific every time! There's nothing better than a reliable variety that you can count on season after season. These tender, sweet giants really are something special and it sounds like you've got the perfect growing touch! Your harvests must be absolutely amazing. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Bill &. S. S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/13/26Awesome!
YUMMY!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Bill,
We love to hear that you're loving our Mammoth Melting Snow Pea Seeds! There's nothing better than growing your own delicious, crisp snow peas and getting to enjoy that fresh-from-the-garden taste! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LuzRated 5 out of 5 stars1/27/265 Stars
The best