Grow giant, tender pods for stir-fry perfection!
Mammoth Melting Snow Peas live up to their name with extra-large, flat pods that are sweet, tender, and perfect for quick cooking. These vigorous vines produce a bounty of broad, juicy pods that are easy to harvest and even easier to love. If you’re craving big yields and big flavor, this snow pea is ready to shine.
Variety: Mammoth Melting Snow Pea (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 4–5 feet
Flavor Profile: Sweet and tender
Color: Flat, green pods
Planting Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Pods in 65–70 days
Uses: Excellent for stir-fries, fresh eating, and quick steaming
Fun Fact: This variety produces some of the largest snow pea pods available, up to 5 inches long!
Mammoth Melting Snow Peas are a stir-fry superstar. Their large, flat pods cook quickly and soak up flavor beautifully, whether you’re tossing them in sesame oil or adding them to a fresh veggie medley. They’re also delicious raw, crisp, sweet, and satisfying. With their size and tenderness, these peas are a joy to grow and a treat to eat.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with cool spring or fall temperatures.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 2 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist during flowering and pod development.
🌾 Support and Maintain: Provide a tall trellis or netting to support vigorous vines.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when pods are flat, wide, and tender, before seeds swell for best texture.
