NOTE: SWEETPEAS ARE POISONOUS IF INGESTED
 
When to Sow: Oct - May
 
HOW TO SOW: Before sowing seeds can be soaked for 24 hours to speed up germination.
Sowing under glass - Autumn. Sow several seeds 10mm deep into moist well-drained soil. Ideal temp 20-25°C. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions (overwinter in a cold frame or greenhouse for a little protection) Can be planted out in spring as overwintered seedlings will be frost tolerant.
Plant out spring sowed seedlings after danger of frost has passed.
 
Sow directly  - after danger of frost has passed into drills of prepared soil. Provide support framework for it to climb on
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Expert Level: Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 1-3 Weeks
 
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Mositure: Moist/Well Drained
Care: Cut & Come Again. Pinch after first 2 sets of leaves have formed for bushier growth. Deadhead dialy for more flowers
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Climber
Harvesting: Harvest with only bottom 2 flowers open on the stem
Days to Maturity: 75-90 Days
 
Vase Life: 4 to 5 days
Height: 2.4m
Plant Spacing: 2x seeds per 8cm