Gaia Organic Seeds- Mammoth Melting Snow Pea
All seeds are grown organically in Ottawa, Ontario and follow strict certification guidelines to guarantee top quality seeds. Gaia Organic Seeds passion lies in sustaining biodiversity in the plants we consume!
Mammoth Melting Snow Pea | Pisum sativum | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
Extra-large, delectably sweet and tender pods with mouth-watering crunch. These 5-6′ tall vines do require trellising for support, but bear over a long period of time. Large white flowers are an extra bonus, adding a splash of brightness to your edible landscape. Intermediate Resistance: Fusarium Wilt. Long harvest window, 4-5″ pods.
Companion plants: Beans, Carrot, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Pepper, Radish, Spinach, Tomato, Turnip.
Far from: Alliums.
Planting tip: Direct sow is recommended. It can also be planted in late summer for a fall crop. Hot and dry conditions are not ideal for peas.
Harvesting tip: Harvest immature and flat edible-pod before the seeds begin to fill out. Harvest every other day to keep pods from getting too big. Snow peas can be eaten whole pod and all or shelled just like garden peas.
Storage tip: Store at 1-2°C for around a week.
