Sweet Pea Seeds Planting

Begin saving seeds from sweet peas after the shells turn brown and brittle. They grow them indoors then plant them outside when it gets a bit warmer says Justin.

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Cover the seeds with 1cm of compost and water in lightly.

Sweet pea seeds planting. Sweet Peas will grow in any soil but will perform best in a rich and friable loam. Alternatively plant sweet peas out in large containers on the patio. Sweet peas are sown in southern Australia in autumn.

On the other hand if you wait too long the brittle seed pods will break open and drop their seeds to the ground. Most varieties have tendrils that will self-cling to. Planting the Sweet Pea Seeds The sweet pea seeds are now easy to plant into containers such as root trainers or 4 inch pots.

As with all peas Sweet Peas dont like an acid soil so if you have a pH under 7 it would be a good idea to add some hydrated lime before sowing. Sweet peas Lathyrus odoratus are NOT edible and are toxic if consumed. Sweet pea growers in colder climates plant the seeds in a punnet to get a jumpstart on the season.

Under ideal conditions it can take anywhere from 7 to 14 days for pea seeds to germinate. Sow in seed starting containers in early spring about 6 to 7 weeks before the last frost date then plant out as soon as soil can be. Growing Sweet Peas St Patricks Day March 17 is the traditional date for sowing sweet peas in many parts of Australia but this date should be regarded as a guide not a law.

Malcolm has added lime to his site at 100 grams per square metre. Some varieties are recommended for spring sowing because theyre late ie. Plant sweet pea seeds in autumn or spring.

Sow the seed thinly either in individual pots or with around 3cm space between seeds. Plant your sweet peas out in a bright sunny spot in the garden thats easily accessible for regular picking. When plants are 10cm tall pinch out the tips to encourage bushy growth.

Speed up germination by placing your pea seeds in a sealed plastic bag with a moist paper towel. Sowing Sweet Peas Indoors In the coldest parts of the country get a jump on the season by starting sweet peas indoors in a seed tray. Root system of a sweet pea seedling that is ready to be planted.

Simply bury the seed so it is about an inch below the surface of the soil. If you have been growing them indoors be sure to slowly harden them off get them used to sun and wind slowly over the course of a week prior to planting them in their final homes. Sow sweet pea seeds into good potting compost in rootrainers or small pots.

Once your sweet pea seeds are scarified Myers says to plant them in an outdoor spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight every day for optimal flowering. Plant sweet peas in full sun and well-drained soil. Cover the pots with clear polythene you can use clear plastic bags or even free hotel shower caps.

If youre in a hotter climate provide some afternoon shade to help extend bloom time she advises. Plant out in mid-spring and keep well watered. Or else germinate your pea seeds in small soil-filled cups or trays.

The process can take a couple of weeks but check them often. Be careful not to damage the root. How to grow sweet peas at home.

Sweet peas love a rich moist soil so dig a couple of buckets of compost into the planting area beforehand to enrich the soil and hold moisture during dry weather. They grow and flower through winter and the flowers are picked in spring. Check the temperature in your house to ensure that it averages around 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Heavy clay or structure-less sandy soil can be made suitable by the addition of ample organic matter. Select a wide open sunny aspect with good drainage and an ideal pH of about 6½. In cooler areas sweet peas are often better sown in spring.

They take about seven days to germinate then you leave them in for another two weeks to a month. If you harvest the sweet pea seedpods before they are completely mature they wont germinate.

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