Lathyrus sativus

Bright blue blooms add uniqueness and textural feel to arrangements. Stems on flowers are fairly short however full vining stems can be cut long and tucked into floral arrangements to add shape and movement.

Please note: Sweet pea seeds are poisonous if ingested. Use caution around children and pets.

Details:
Plant type: hardy annual
Site: full sun
Planting depth: ¼ in
Plant spacing: 6 in
Seeds per packet: 10
Seed origin: Ontario, Canada

How to grow
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Harden off and transplant outdoors with the late frosts in the spring. Sweet peas can tolerate light frosts. Seeds can also be direct sown in the ground in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Pinch seedlings when 6 inches tall to encourage branching. Sweet pea vines need support and a trellis is required.

How to harvest
Harvest sweet peas when 1 to 3 blooms on the cluster have opened leaving a few unopened buds at the top. For longer stems, harvest full vining stem.