What Are The Best Sweet Pea Seeds?

Six of the best scented sweet peas.

• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Linda Carole’ Launched by Derek Heathcote who has produced some fine varieties since he started his business in 1992.
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Matucana’
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Our Harry.
• Sweet Pea ‘Valerie Harrod.
• Grandiflora Sweet Peas.

What is the best variety of sweet peas to grow?

10 sweet peas to grow

• Lathyrus odoratus ‘St George’
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Promiscuity’
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Prima Ballerina’
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Percy Thrower.
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Lipstick’
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Pandemonium’
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Geranium Pink’
• Lathyrus odoratus ‘Hi Scent’

Which sweet peas have the most flowers?

Said to be the most powerfully scented sweet pea available, ‘Matucana’ has small, but powerfully scented bi-coloured flowers. Not to be confused with the very similar (and equally fragrant) variety ‘Cupani’.

What are the different varieties of sweet peas?

Classification of Sweet Pea Types

• Spencer Sweet Peas. The classic sweet pea descended from the sport of Henry Eckford’s Prima Donna which was named Countess Spencer.
• Grandiflora.
• Royal.
• Early Mulitflora Giganteas.
• Cuthbertson.
• Hammett Bi-colors and Shifters.
• Dwarfs.
• Semi-Dwarfs or Intermediates.

What is the sweetest pea?

Snap peas are also known as sugar snap peas, and are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. The whole pod is eaten and has a crunchy texture and very sweet flavor.

What month do you plant sweet peas?

when to plant sweet peas. Sow sweet pea seeds between October and April. For best results aim for late October/November or late February/March as temperatures and light levels are less than ideal in midwinter. Sweet peas can also be sown direct into the ground in April or May.

What can you not plant with sweet peas?

Just as there are good companion plants to grow with peas, there are also plants that will inhibit your peas from growing properly. Alliums like onions, garlic, and chives stunt the growth of peas. Avoid planting peas and alliums in the same garden beds.

Will sweet pea come back every year?

Most sweet pea varieties are annuals. Perennial sweet peas: Perennial sweet peas come back year after year. You do not need to replant them after the growing season ends, and they will continue to grow for a longer period of time.

Do you cut the tendrils off sweet peas?

Cutting off the tendrils is not essential, but it does prevent them from getting tangled up with their neighbours and the flower stems. Tendrils wrapped around flower stems result in bent and curly stems that are useless for cutting.

Which sweet peas have long stems?

Spencer Sweet Peas have very large frilly flowers and long stems make these extremely popular for cutting and for exhibition, as well as for garden decoration. All are scented and are summer flowering.

Are all sweet peas the same?

Sweet Peas Aren’t Actually Edible!
The sweet pea isn’t a pea at all—in fact, the seeds of the sweet pea plant are toxic and not edible! However, regular, garden-variety peas are sometimes informally called sweet peas, so that is where the confusion stems from.

How many sweet pea varieties are there?

We hold the National Collection of Sweet Peas (Lathyrus odoratus) and other Lathyrus species. This includes over 1300 varieties of Sweetpeas and all Lathyrus in cultivation. We believe this website advertises the largest selection of Sweet Pea varieties in the World but we cannot include them all.

Are sweet peas self pollinating?

Pods left on the vine ‘spring’ open to distribute their seeds onto the ground, so don’t wait too long to harvest that seed! Do sweet peas cross pollinate? Sweet peas are self-pollinating – they fertilize themselves whilst the flower buds are still young and haven’t opened.

What are the tastiest peas?

Here are some of the best options out there.

• Alaska. If you want an early garden pea variety that is perfect for short growing seasons, consider growing ‘Alaska’ peas.
• Avola.
• Canoe.
• Capucigner.
• Desiree Dwarf.
• Green Beauty.
• Hurst Green Shaft.
• Kelvedon Wonder.

What is the fastest growing peas?

Shelling peas are one of the fastest maturing types of peas, with the smaller, bush varieties ready in about 50 days. Try growing the following varieties: ‘Green Arrow,’ ‘Maestro,’ ‘Lincoln,’ and ‘Tall Telephone. ‘ Continue to 2 of 3 below.

Do you need to soak sweet pea seeds before planting?

Many people recommend soaking seeds overnight before sowing to help them germinate. This is because some varieties have a hard outer shell. However, others suggest that soaking may lead to weaker plants. Generally, sweet peas should germinate fine without any treatment.

How long do sweet peas take to grow from seed?

Spring-sown sweet peas flower in 12-14 weeks. Sweet peas often have a hard seed coat making them more difficult to germinate. To soften the seed coat, place your seeds on a layer of moist vermiculite or kitchen tissue in an airtight container in a warm room, and sow them as soon as they swell or begin to sprout.

Can I plant sweet peas in April?

For this reason, you can either wait and plant them out in April when the weather will be warmer, even if rainy, or keep them in a cold frame until the cold rains have passed. Generally, though, sweet peas are classed as half hardy annuals and will be fine in dry frost up to -4°C (25°F).

What to plant in front of sweet peas?

Small mound-forming annuals like sweet alyssum can be grown at the base of tall sweet peas.

How far apart should sweet peas be planted?

three-to-four-inches apart
When planting sweet pea seeds, Godfrey says they should be sown about one-inch deep and spaced three-to-four-inches apart to ensure they have plenty of space to grow. “Plant in rich, well-draining soil,” he adds.

Do you soak peas before planting?

Some pea (Pisum sativum) seeds will look wrinkled. Most of them have hard coats, and all benefit from soaking before planting. Soak them overnight in warm water. This will expedite the germination process.