Sweet Pea Grow Along
Sow Florist Grade Blooms in Your Back Garden
Welcome to the Sweet Pea Grow-Along — your step-by-step guide to growing florist-grade blooms. From autumn sowing all the way through to armfuls of scented blooms next spring and summer.
Whether you're completely new to sweet peas or looking to level up your harvest, my video shows you exactly what to do — and when.
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I’ll show you how I grow mine here in Hampshire — no secret tricks required — just good timing, the right varieties, and a few key techniques to set you up for success. I’ll cover:
When to sow for the strongest plants (and longest stems)
The best varieties for florists and cutting gardens
What to sow in and how to keep seedlings happy over winter
Succession sowing for 6 months of blooms
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Growing Sweet Peas - All Your Questions Answered
In this episode, I address the flood of questions I've received about sweet peas. I share my personal tips on when and how to sow sweet peas, the benefits of autumn versus spring sowing, and how to keep your plants strong and blooming through to September.
Takeaways:
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Sweet peas are hardy annuals that bloom best when sown in autumn for early flowering the following year.
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Sowing in a greenhouse or cold frame helps prevent leggy growth, while ensuring proper airflow minimizes the risk of damping off.
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Pinching out tall, floppy tips not only keeps the plants bushy but also lets you root the cuttings for extra plants..
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Regular cutting every two to three days prevents seed set and encourages continuous blooming.
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After years of practice, I’ve discovered that soaking sweet pea seeds isn’t necessary
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Protect your seeds and seedlings from pests like mice, squirrels, and slugs with simple covers or barriers.
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