Sweet Peas | Flower Seeds for Home Garden | Open Pollinated | 100% Organic | Non Gmo | 70-80 SEEDS

Sweet peas are delicate, fragrant annual flowers cherished for their charming blooms and delightful scent. Here's a brief description along with steps on how to grow Sweet Peas from seeds:

Description: 
- Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) feature colorful, butterfly-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, white, and red, with a sweet, nostalgic fragrance.
- These climbing vines produce an abundance of flowers that are perfect for cutting and adding to bouquets or enjoying in the garden.
- Sweet peas bloom in cool weather, making them ideal for early spring and late fall planting.

How to Grow Sweet Peas from Seeds: 

1. Timing:  Sow Sweet Pea seeds outdoors in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late summer for fall flowering. Sweet peas prefer cool temperatures for germination and growth.

2. Soil Preparation:  Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Sweet peas thrive in slightly alkaline soil with a pH of around 7.0.

3. Sowing Seeds:  Soak Sweet Pea seeds in water overnight before planting to soften the seed coat and promote germination. Plant the seeds about 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart, either in rows or in a trench. Water the soil gently after planting to settle the seeds in place.

4. Support:  Sweet peas are climbing vines and require support to grow vertically. Install a trellis, fence, or other support structure for the vines to climb as they grow.

5. Moisture:  Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period, which typically takes 10-14 days. Once the seedlings emerge, water them regularly, especially during dry spells, to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

6. Thinning:  If you've planted Sweet Pea seeds densely, thin the seedlings when they are about 2 inches tall, leaving the strongest plants spaced 4-6 inches apart.

7. Deadheading:  Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season. This will also prevent the plants from setting seed and promote more vigorous growth.

8. Mulching:  Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool.

By following these straightforward steps, you can grow beautiful and fragrant Sweet Peas from seeds, bringing joy and fragrance to your garden or cutting garden throughout the growing season.