Total Number of seeds: 50
Sweet Peas Seeds – Colorful Trailing Blooms for Winter Borders & Curtains | Golden Hills Farm 🌸
Grow Stunning Sweet Peas with Premium Seeds 🌱
Add a burst of color and fragrance to your garden with Sweet Peas Seeds. These charming winter-season flowers grow up to 60 cm with trailing vines, making them ideal for climbing on border curtains and trellises. With 4-5 cm blooms in vibrant, multi-colored flowers, Sweet Peas bring elegance and natural beauty to garden borders and climbing displays. 🌿
About This Item 🌼
- Type of Seeds: Sweet Peas Seeds
- Plant Height: Grows up to 60 cm with a trailing habit, ideal for climbers
- Flower Size: 4-5 cm blooms in multi-colored shades
- Sowing Distance: Space plants 15 cm apart for dense coverage 🌱
- Best for: Garden beds, climbing borders, and curtains 🌬️
- Sowing Method: Direct sowing for best growth
- Climbing Style: Trailing vines that create a natural border or climbing curtain
- Growing Season: Winter 🌬️
- Ideal Climate: Moderate, with night temperatures between 20-25°C
- Organic Fertilizer Requirement: Use every 2-3 weeks for vibrant blooms 🌱
- Life Span: Annual plant (Seasonal)
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 20-25°C
- Maintenance Required: Low; moderate watering is sufficient
- Watering Frequency: Keep soil consistently moist without over-saturation 💧
- Ideal Grow Bag Size: Suitable for garden beds; best used as a climber
What Size Grow Bag is Best for Sweet Peas Seeds
Growing Season in India 🌬️
Sweet Peas are best grown in the Indian winter season. Sow seeds from October to February when night temperatures are between 20-25°C to enjoy a colorful and fragrant climbing display in garden beds or on trellises.
How to Grow in Garden Beds 🪴
- Prepare the Soil: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost.
- Sowing Depth: Sow seeds directly in garden beds with a 1-2 cm depth.
- Sunlight: Place in full to partial sunlight to promote healthy growth.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.
- Support: Use a trellis or border curtain for Sweet Peas to climb and trail beautifully.
Sweet Peas Seeds Sowing Method 🌱
- Preparation: Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil for best growth.
- Sowing: Space seeds 15 cm apart directly in beds or near a trellis.
- Watering: Water gently after planting to maintain soil moisture.
- Germination: Expect seedlings within 10-14 days with proper care.
- Transplanting: Direct sowing is recommended, as Sweet Peas do not transplant well.
Plant Care Tips for Sweet Peas 🌸
- Sunlight: Requires full to partial sunlight for optimal blooming.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil to support healthy vines.
- Fertilization: Apply organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks to support prolonged blooming.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
- Support & Spacing: Proper spacing and a trellis or support allow natural climbing and airflow.
- Pest Control: Regularly inspect for aphids or other pests and treat as necessary.
- Disease Prevention: Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal issues.
How to Fertilize Flower Plants
1. Use Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers When Flowering Starts
When your flowers start to bloom, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Super Meal Organic Manure. These options help your plants produce bigger and brighter blooms.
2. Choose Organic Fertilizers
Opt for organic fertilizers such as Vermicompost Fertilizer or Cow Dung Manure Fertilizer to naturally boost plant health and improve soil quality.
3. Fertilize at Regular Intervals
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days using products like Neem Cake to ensure your flowers get a steady supply of nutrients.
Special Features of Sweet Peas Seeds 🌺
Sweet Peas are renowned for their colorful, fragrant blooms that climb gracefully on borders and trellises. Perfect for creating a natural floral curtain, they bring elegance and a sweet scent to any winter garden.
Benefits/Uses 🌻
Sweet Peas are ideal for garden beds, borders, and trellises, adding color, fragrance, and height to winter gardens. Their climbing vines make them perfect for creating natural, floral borders or adding privacy with vibrant color.
Precautions While Growing Sweet Peas 🚫
- Soil: Use well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging and root issues.
- Watering: Keep soil moderately moist without over-saturating.
- Pest Management: Inspect plants regularly and address pest issues promptly.
Common Problems Affecting Sweet Peas Plants and Solutions 🌿
- Problem: Powdery Mildew
- Solution: Ensure good airflow and avoid overhead watering.
- Problem: Aphids
- Solution: Use neem oil or insecticidal soap to manage infestations.
FAQs
Q: Can Sweet Peas be grown in pots?
A: While these seeds are best suited for garden beds due to their climbing habit, they can grow in large pots with adequate support.
Q: What is the ideal growing season for Sweet Peas?
A: Sweet Peas thrive in the winter season, especially when night temperatures range from 20-25°C.
Q: How tall do Sweet Peas grow?
A: Sweet Peas grow up to 60 cm with trailing vines, ideal for climbing displays.
Q: How much sunlight do Sweet Peas need?
A: Full to partial sunlight is ideal for Sweet Peas, supporting lush blooms and healthy vines.
Q: How often should I water Sweet Peas?
A: Keep soil moderately moist, avoiding waterlogged conditions, especially during the growth stage.
Local Names of Sweet Peas in India 🌸
Local Names of Sweet Peas: Mitho Phool, Meethi Phali, Ratan Jyoti Phool.
Jithu joshef
Most of the seeds germinated. Will buy again