Do you grow sweet peas?
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
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Anyone ever grow (not just START) Sweet peas indoors?
Comments (11)Hi Dee! Yep, at it again...these little suckers are growing fast! Unfortunately, I never did get any pics of the MGs...sorry :( I've got 5 (I think) plants in the pot right now, 4 are up and they are about 6" tall, heading for the ceiling fast. I'll take your advice and get a couple of them outta there. I did like the MGs last year...blooms were sparse on the smallish variety I used (Red picotee, which turned out to be more ppl than red), and I think I didn't neglect them enough...probably will do a slightly bigger pot this year with those, and just leave 'em alone. For some reason, I tend to 'baby' my office plants, even though I KNOW MGs don't like it. Will try to keep you posted on progress!...See MoreGrowing Sweet Pea Flowers from Seed
Comments (3)It depends on your weather. They start to show some rewarding growth and begin to climb when your soil warms up. Sweet peas here, direct sown in March and April are only about 2" taller than your own....See MoreDoes anyone grow sweet peas? Which ones do you recommend?
Comments (7)Brenda, I have grown sweet peas since my very first garden and I don't think there is one I don't like. They are the ultimate cottage garden flower and have a scent to die for! Most varieties have the classic sweet pea scent from my experience. I like the rippled and bi colored for their showiness but nothing can beat the Spencer's for scent and size. Mollie Rilstone, Painted Lady and King Size Navy are among my favorites as well as the Streamers collection. Swallowtail Seeds and Thompson & Morgan carry an impressive variety of sweet pea seeds. Fragrant Garden Nursery in Oregon is also a suppier you might try although I have not had experience with them myself. You cannot be disappointed with sweet peas! They are heavenly! Just remember to plant early as they start best in cool weather. :) Hope this helps. Ginny...See MoreLookin for this Sweet Pea do you grow it?
Comments (0)I put this in the Seed Exchange but it gets overlooked there so easily so I wanted to see if any vine growers out there grow this on this forum. Lathyrus odoratus "Swan Lake" (Spencer Waved Sweet Pea) Hardy Annual Height: 200 -250cm (6-8Â) Spread: 30cm (12") Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline Time to plant seeds: September to May Here is some more info on this sweet pea L. odoratus "Swan Lake" is one of the "Spencer Waived" Varieties. It has beautiful pure white blooms of ruffled petals, making it a delightful garden addition in any garden. The purity of the colour contrasts well with many other Sweet Pea varieties. Check my list please for a trade if I don't have anything you want can I do a SASE? Thanks Carol...See MoreLilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
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