Sweet Pea Royal Family Blue

Sweet Pea Royal Family Blue

Sweet Pea Royal Family Blue. A popular and reliable variety producing an abundance of beautiful and long lasting highly-fragrant blue flowers. Great in the garden or for ideal cutting in bunches. Blooms over an extended season.

Cultivation Advice Sweet Pea Royal Family Blue

Days To Germination: 10-14 days.

Optimum Soil Temp for Germination 70F.

Planting Depth: ½ -1 inch.

• Seed is best started undercover from 4-6 weeks before last frost in pots,
• thinning to individual plants when large enough (transplant the thinning’s).
• 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, especially around children – these seeds are poisonous if ingested.