How to Sow and Plant
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Sow the organic sweet pea seeds directly outdoors from mid-March to the end of May in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Space seeds adequately to support their climbing habit and provide a trellis or support for optimal vertical growth. These seeds perform well in large pots or balcony boxes, making them ideal for limited spaces. Gently cover the seeds with soil and water moderately. Ensure the planting location allows for good air circulation to encourage healthy development and a fragrant floral display throughout the summer months.
Provide your sweet peas with a sunny spot and well-draining soil to ensure robust growth. Support their climbing habit with trellises or stakes, allowing the vines to reach up to 200 cm. Regularly pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier plants and more blooms. Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging to maintain healthy roots. Deadhead spent flowers promptly to prolong flowering from May through September. These fragrant climbers thrive in containers or garden beds, enhancing any space with vibrant colors and delightful scent throughout the summer months.
Sow these organic sweet pea seeds directly outdoors from mid-March to late May in well-draining soil for best results. Provide a support structure like a trellis or balcony railing to encourage climbing growth up to 200 cm. Regularly pinch back young shoots to promote bushier plants and abundant blooms. Harvest flowers with scissors to enjoy their delightful fragrance indoors and encourage continuous flowering from May through September. Ideal for large pots or balcony boxes, these vibrant climbers bring a charming, fragrant touch to any garden or container space.
What is special about the Spencer variety of organic sweet pea seeds?
The Spencer variety of Lathyrus odoratus is a climbing annual vine that grows up to 200 cm tall, known for its delightful fragrance and vibrant blooms that last from May to September, making it perfect for adding height, color, and scent to gardens or balconies.
Where can I plant these organic sweet pea seeds?
These seeds are versatile and can be sown in garden beds, large pots, balcony containers, or floral balcony boxes, making them ideal for both outdoor gardens and limited spaces like balconies.
When and how should I sow the organic sweet pea seeds?
Sow the seeds directly outdoors from mid-March to the end of May in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Space them adequately and provide support such as a trellis or stakes to encourage their climbing growth.
How do I care for sweet pea plants to ensure healthy growth and blooms?
Provide a sunny spot with well-draining soil, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, support the vines with trellises, pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness, and remove spent flowers promptly to extend the flowering period.
Can these sweet pea plants be used as cut flowers?
Yes, the Spencer variety produces exquisite blooms that are excellent for cut flower arrangements, allowing you to enjoy their fragrance and beauty indoors.
How tall do the sweet pea plants grow, and what support do they need?
These plants can reach up to 200 cm in height and require trellises or stakes to support their climbing vines for optimal vertical growth and a stunning floral display.
