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.
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.
