Sweet Pea

About This Plant...

Genus and species: Lathyrus odoratus

Plant type: cool-season annual

Height: 15 inches; 2 1/2 feet; or 6 foot vine

Location and soil: sun; rich soil

Uses: cutting, bedding, border, background, fragrance

Bloom time: early spring-early summer

Color range: blue, pink, rose, white

Indoor Sowing...

Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks

When to transplant to garden: after last heavy spring frost

Outdoor Sowing...

When to sow outdoors: after last heavy spring frost

Other Sowing Guidelines...

Approx. germination time: 14 days

Germination temp.: 55-65 degrees F.

Sowing Depth: 1/4 inch

Needs light or dark to germinate: -

Transplanting Guidelines...

Spacing between plants: 10-12 inches

Growing On...

Pests:

Diseases:

Growing tips: vining types need support; plants are very fragrant.

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