Do not consume the fruits or seeds of the Sweet Peas as they are poisonous if eaten.Once flowering has finished and the plant begins to wither, dig them directly into the soil as a green manure which adds nitrogen to the soil.Pick blooms regularly to promote further flowering.You can create little Sweet Pea tepees in the backyard which is a delight for kids.For maximum sunlight exposure have the trellis running in a north-south direction.Sweet Peas are traditionally sown on St Patricks Day (17 March) however can be sown later in autumn in many areas around Australia.That meaning makes a lot of sense The plant was categorized by Linnaeus and was done in accordance with its branch nodules that bind nitrogen from the air. The two words in the flower’s scientific name, Lathyrus odoratus, mean fragrant and also very attractive. Apply some mulch around the base of the plants to help retain soil moisture. Sweet pea is a native of the China family of Pulses.Once germinated, plant the toilet paper rolls containing the young plants directly where they are to grow and water in well.
Don’t be tempted to water the seeds for at least a couple of days after sowing and only apply small amounts of water to the seeds to keep the soil lightly moist. If heavy rainfalls are expected close to planting time, start the seeds off in toilet paper rolls filled with damp seed raising mix.If sowing first in seed raising mix take extra care when transplanting as Sweet peas resent root disturbance. Sweet Peas is a florist that takes pride in delivering beauitiful arrangements to the Greater Cincinnat area.