Organic SWEET PEA – MAMMOTH MIX

Organic SWEET PEA – MAMMOTH MIX

Organic SWEET PEA – MAMMOTH MIX is one of the most popular and reliable full size mixed varieties available.  An excellent strain commonly utilised by commercial cut flower growers – longer stems with larger flowers than other types.  Colours include deep rose, cream, pink, scarlet, white rose, mid-blue, cerise, crimson and salmon.

Cultivation Advice Organic SWEET PEA – MAMMOTH MIX

Days To Germination: 10-14 days

Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F

Planting Depth:  ½ -1 inch

Spacing , Seed: 1 inch

Spacing, Plant: 6-12 inches

Plant Height:  5-6 feet

Light: Full Sun

• Seed is best started  undercover from 4-6 weeks before last frost in pots, thinning to individual plants when large enough (transplant the thinnings).  Cover seeds with 1 inch of soil.
• Soaking seeds overnight can aid germination, although not essential.
• Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
• Pinch the top of the growing shoot out when 2 inches high to encourage stronger side shoots.
• Transplant when young seedlings are about 2 inches high.  Plant out after all danger of frost has passed. Space 6-12 inches apart.
• Provide netting or trellis for support when plant is 3-6 inches tall.