Product Overview
Mammoth Melting Pea Heirloom Seed
**Product Description:**
Welcome to Todd's Seeds, where we offer a wide range of premium heirloom seeds for your gardening pleasure. Our Mammoth Melting Pea Heirloom Seeds are a fantastic addition to your garden, providing you with sweet and tender peas that are easy to grow. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting, these seeds will bring the delicious taste of homegrown Mammoth Melting Peas to your dinner table.
**Planting Instructions:**
- **Soil Preparation:** Choose a well-drained, loamy soil for planting. Work compost into the soil to improve its fertility and water-holding capacity.
- **Planting Time:** Mammoth Melting peas are a cool-season crop. Sow the seeds outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring or in late summer for a fall harvest.
- **Sowing:** Plant the seeds about 1 inch deep and space them 2 inches apart in rows. Leave about 18-24 inches between rows.
- **Watering:** Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering. Mammoth Melting peas prefer even moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation.
- **Support:** Mammoth Melting pea plants are vining and will need support. Provide trellises, stakes, or a pea fence for them to climb as they grow.
- **Sunlight:** Mammoth Melting peas thrive in full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade.
- **Harvesting:** Harvest the pods when they are still flat and the peas inside are just beginning to swell. Pick them regularly to enjoy them at their sweetest.
**Health Benefits:**
Mammoth Melting Pea Heirloom Seeds offer numerous health benefits:
1. **Nutrient-Rich:** They are a good source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C and vitamin K, and contain essential minerals such as iron and manganese.
2. **Fiber:** Mammoth Melting peas are rich in dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
3. **Antioxidants:** They contain antioxidants that help protect cells from damage and reduce inflammation.
**Popular Recipe: Creamy Pea and Mint Soup**
Enjoy the sweet and tender flavor of your homegrown Mammoth Melting Peas in this delightful creamy pea and mint soup recipe:
**Ingredients:**
- 2 cups fresh Mammoth Melting peas, washed and trimmed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or a dairy-free alternative)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a bit of olive oil over medium heat until they become translucent.
2. Add the fresh Mammoth Melting peas and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
4. Add the fresh mint leaves to the pot and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the pot, add the heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative), and heat gently. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
8. Serve your Creamy Pea and Mint Soup as a delicious and nutritious appetizer or light meal.
**Todd's Seeds Guarantee:**
At Todd's Seeds, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality heirloom seeds. Our Mammoth Melting Pea Heirloom Seeds are non-GMO and carefully selected to ensure optimal germination and growth. We believe in the joy of gardening and the satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh, healthy produce. Start your gardening journey with Todd's Seeds, and experience the pleasure of growing your own Mammoth Melting Peas, right in your backyard or garden. Happy gardening and bon appétit!
1 Packet: 15g
1 Gram ~ 4-5 seeds
1 Pound ~ 2,000 seeds