Snowpea 'Melting Mammoth'
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Snowpea 'Melting Mammoth' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Vigorous climber to 2m, heavy cropper, delicious flavour, white flower. Days to harvest: 65 - 72.
Snowpea 'Melting Mammoth'
Product: Snowpea 'Melting Mammoth'
NOT TO TAS
Product type: SEED (60)
Botanical name: Pisum sativum
Melting Mammoth' is an heirloom, vigorous climbing pea that is very productive. The pods are particularly sweet, tender and 10 - 12 cm long. The large, white flowers are damaged by frost. To reduce fungal problems, try to avoid planting before periods of high humidity and avoid getting water on the leaves.
Plant type: Annual climber to 2m, requires a trellis
Sow when: Germinate best at 13 - 18°C soil temp.
Cool: June - mid October
Temperate: February - August
Subtropical: March - July
Tropical: Unlikely to produce well
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 1.5 - 2.5 cm deep
Position: Full sun; sheltered from wind
Sow where: Direct into garden bed
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, 6 - 7 pH; lime if necessary several weeks before sowing; prepare soil with compost; practice crop rotation to avoid disease
Rows: 45 - 60 cm apart
Details: Lightly mulch seed rows to prevent crusting; water well once after sowing and then do not water again until seedlings appear
Harvest: 65 - 72 days