Unwin’s Striped Mixed Sweet Pea Seeds

🌱 Sowing

• Sow from October to April, either in autumn or early spring.
• Sow 1-2cm deep in deep pots, root trainers or modules.
• Keep cool and bright once germinated.
• Pinch out growing tips when plants are 10-15cm tall to encourage bushier growth.

🪴 Planting Out

• Plant out in spring after hardening off.
• Space plants 15-20cm apart at the base of supports.
• Provide canes, netting, obelisks or a trellis for climbing.

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Grow in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly, especially in dry weather.
• Mulch around plants to help retain moisture.

✂️ Flowering & Picking

• Pick flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
• Remove seed pods as they form to prolong flowering.
• Flowers are ideal for scented indoor bunches.

💡 Top Tips

• Sweet peas prefer cooler roots, so avoid very dry, hot containers.
• Feed occasionally with a high-potash feed once flowering begins.
• Protect young plants from slugs, snails and mice.