Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea is a distinguished heirloom variety that combines impressive pod size with the delicate sweetness characteristic of premium snow pea cultivars. This cold-hardy selection thrives in cool-season growing conditions, making it exceptionally valuable for early spring plantings and fall harvests when many other vegetables struggle. Plants produce abundantly, yielding large, crisp, flat pods with tender edible walls that dissolve pleasantly on the palate — hence the “melting” designation that sets this variety apart from standard snow peas.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8/25. OSI.

Why Choose Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea?

• Impressively Large Pods: One of the largest snow pea varieties available — long, flat pods with a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
• Cold-Hardy: Exceptional cold tolerance makes it ideal for early spring planting and fall crops in challenging climates.
• Sweet & Tender: Delicate sweetness and crisp texture — outstanding for both fresh eating and cooking.
• Dual Use: Eat pods whole as snow peas or allow peas to fill for a shelling pea — versatile across the kitchen.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade — at least 6 hours per day. Peas prefer cool conditions and will struggle in intense summer heat.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Peas fix their own nitrogen — avoid over-fertilizing.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost when soil temps reach 45–65°F. Also sow in late summer for a fall crop.
• Spacing: Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep, 1–2 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
• Support: Provide a tall trellis or netting — Mammoth Melting Sugar vines can reach 4–6 feet and need support for best production.
• Watering: Water regularly; avoid waterlogging and overhead watering during flowering to prevent fungal issues.
• Fertilizing: A light balanced fertilizer at planting is sufficient. Peas fix atmospheric nitrogen naturally.
• Harvesting: Ready in 60–70 days. Harvest snow pea pods when flat and fully developed but peas inside are still small. Pick frequently to encourage continued production.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Snacking: Eat whole pods raw — the large, tender pods and natural sweetness make Mammoth Melting Sugar exceptional for snacking and crudité platters.
• Stir-Frying: Toss whole pods into stir-fries over high heat for 1–2 minutes to retain their melt-in-your-mouth texture and bright green color.
• Steaming: Steam for 3–4 minutes for a tender side dish — finish with butter, lemon, and fresh mint.
• Salads: Slice diagonally into garden salads, Asian noodle salads, and grain bowls for sweet crunch.
• Soups & Noodle Dishes: Add whole pods to ramen, pho, or vegetable soups in the last 2 minutes of cooking for color and texture.

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Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested snow pea pods, not seeds. Per 1 cup snow peas, approx. 98g.)

• Calories: 26
• Total Fat: 0.1g
• Sodium: 4mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
• Total Sugars: 2.5g
• Protein: 1.8g
• Vitamin C: 58.8mg (65% DV)
• Vitamin K: 24.8mcg (21% DV)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Heirloom varieties may exhibit natural variation in size, color, and maturation. Results may vary based on growing conditions, climate, and gardening practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored pea seeds remain viable for 3–4 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–11 as a cool-season crop. Plant in early spring or fall — peas do not tolerate summer heat. Consult your local extension service for zone-specific timing.

At David's Garden Seeds®, we take pride in bringing you heirloom seeds you can trust — grown with integrity, backed by decades of experience, and selected for home gardeners who care about what they grow and what they eat. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your garden.