TIPS FOR GROWING

• A mixture of 70% garden soil and 30% peat, or a soil based potting compost is advised for seed sowing; compost must be moist before sowing. We do not recommend soaking or chipping our seed.
• Sow 2 seeds per 3” pot
• October is the best time to sow. Once the seedlings are through, they should be put in a cold-frame to over-winter. Leave frame open day and night and only cover in frosts.
• Use mouse-traps and slug pellets to prevent pest damage.
• Don’t allow pots to dry out.

• Prepare ground in the Autumn.
• Don’t over manure; a good handful of general purpose fertiliser per square yard is adequate.
• Plant out from early March.
• Tap out pot, drop 2 plants 12” apart
• Grow in double rows 18” apart, up a cane cordon fashion.
• Garden decoration plants can be supported with net wire in any frame.
• In dry weather, give a good soak once a week.
• Feed with high potash fertiliser once a week onto soil when buds appear.

The National Sweet Pea Society

For details contact: Graeme Hollingdale
16 Wellington Avenue
Princes Risborough
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9HY
Tel: +44 (0) 1844 344985
Email: graemehollingdale@btinternet.com

Plant Heritage Somerset - (click on Specialist Plants Nursery Guide)

Plant Heritage

The world’s leading garden plant conservation charity, bringing together the talents of botanists, horticulturalists and conservationists and the dedication of keen amateur and professional gardeners.