«Royal White» - Organic Sweet Pea Seeds

Organic Sweet Pea «Royal White»

Plant scented Sweet Peas in full sun, but in a cool spot if at all possible. For all Sweet Peas, the bloom period depends on the weather. As temperatures warm up, flower production starts to slow down. Removing all spent stalks and blooms immediately after they are done blooming will prolong the bloom period. In cold climates plant the Sweet Pea flower seeds in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom.

For best germination, Sweet Pea flower seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat of the Sweet Peas seeds so it can absorb water immediately. By doing this a larger percentage of the seeds will germinate and they will sprout a few days earlier. After nicking the seed, soak the Sweet Pea flower seeds over night in tepid water.

Sow Scented Sweet Pea seeds directly outdoors. Prepare a seed bed by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches of soil and weeding. Sow Sweet Pea flower seeds 2 - 3 inches apart, and thin plants later to 5 - 6 inches apart. When the Sweet Pea seedlings have 3 - 4 pairs of leaves, pinch the top of the seedling, leaving 2 - 3 pairs of leaves. This encourages a more branching habit making the Sweet Pea plants fuller. Have a trellis or wire for them to attach to as they will begin to climb very quickly after germination.