Sweet Peas are a fragrant, charming addition to any cut flower garden. With their delicate petals and climbing vines, they bring an old-fashioned elegance to bouquets. A favorite in my cool weather floral, I grow them each year for their irresistible scent and stunning range of colors.
Varieties:
White
Cream
Peach/Blush
Rose
Lilac
Lavender
25 Sweet Pea seeds per packet.
Sweet Pea
Germination:
14-21 days
Starting Indoors:
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Fill your tray with soil leaving 1 inch.
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Place seed and mist into place.
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Cover with 1 inch of soil and mist until wet.
Direct Sow:
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Create your rows with seeds 4-8 inches apart, planting each seed about 1 inch deep.
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Water them in.
Note: Pinch seedlings when they reach 4–6 inches tall to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
Growing Conditions:
Grows best in full sun. Provide a trellis or support, as these vines love to climb.
Spacing:
Plant starts 4-8 inches apart.
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