Sweet Pea Heirloom America

Sweet Pea Heirloom America 

Sweet Pea Heirloom America new . A beautiful Heirloom Grandiflora variety dating back to 1896, with unique extremely fragrant ivory blossoms striped with crimson-red. 4′ tall.

Cultivation Advice Sweet Pea Heirloom America 

Days To Germination: 10-14 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F
Planting Depth:  ½ -1 inch
Spacing , Seed: 1 inch
Spacing, Plant: 6-12 inches
Plant Height:  4 feet
Light: Full Sun

• Seed is best started  undercover from 4-6 weeks before last frost in pots, thinning to individual plants when large enough (transplant the thinnings).  Cover seeds with 1 inch of soil.
• Soaking seeds overnight can aid germination, although not essential.
• Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
• Pinch the top of the growing shoot out when 2 inches high to encourage stronger side shoots.
• Transplant when young seedlings are about 2 inches high and after all danger of frost has passed. Space 6-12 inches apart.
• Provide netting or trellis for support when plant is 3-6 inches tall.
• Please note for children – these seeds are poisonous if ingested.