Sweet Peas

No probs you got any seeds in yet for this year then? I bought 3 packs of cupani, did have 3 packs of everlasting but can't find them (think I need glasses) and received a free mix from some website today, no idea whats in them. Oh and I got a few of those blue one's off longk (Lathyrus sativus azureus)

 

They went mad in the end M i had to keep tying them back, I've not got round to cutting them back, looking a mess now and shed there seeds

 

Have just ordered some Charlie's Angel seeds, also some Thompson and Morgan "Antique Fantasy Mixed" - I grew some of the latter last year in one tub and they were the only ones which grew really well so thought I'd try them again alongside the Charlie's Angels.

Last year I was really late planting them, I only started the seeds off indoors in April. This year I plan to experiment a little more and start them off indoors in the next month or two, as soon as they germinate I'll put some of them outside (I don't have a cold frame) but will ensure that I take them in at night if there's a chance of a frost.

 

@TheMadHedger , as Linz said I have grown Charlies Angels for the last two years and been very pleased with them.
I start them off indoors around first week in Feb . I use the cheap plastic pint beakers you can buy in Asda etc . They are nice and tall to give a good root growth . I use MCP and plant 3 seeds to a pot . Beginning of March they go into the GH or a sheltered spot outside . Early April I reove the weakest plant of the three in each pot and pinch the other two above the 4th set of leaves , this is to bush them up a bit . I then plant them out a week or two later , so you will be planting out a double plant in each location . Hope this helps
How to grow sweet peas from seed

 

© GC @HarryS

 

Am I repeating myself , repeating myself

 

You keep on telling it, @HarryS ... I stole your idea last year and my sweet peas came on a treat! Would hate for others not to have the benefit of your wisdom on this one

 

I started this thread with the intention of doing a step by step guide to SP growing. However, when (for me) the October seed sowing time passed with not much apparent interest, I had rather forgotten about it.
Having said that, I'll be more than willing to help with any queries hereon.

 

I purchased some seeds yesterday and will be making up soil blocks at the end of the month for starting them. I tried direct sowing last year and got dick so I hope to be successful with starting indoors this year.

 

The SP growing method is from Sarah Ravens site . I am more a monkey see monkey do type of gardenr.

 

Hi, Woo

Yes indeed, they're very hardy anyway, so unlikely to be bothered by late frosts.
Nipping-out the growing tips would be good at this stage.

 

Best of luck with them, Woo.
I've specialised with them for many years and occupy myself judging the shows during the summer.

 

I planted mine out yesterday @wiseowl . They will need some slug protection of your choice.
I find when planted out they just sit there not doing a lot for a few weeks. Then they are off like a rocket ! I am growing SP "Our Harry" this year