Sweet Pea Plants

We are delighted that we have sweet pea plants for sale now, having brought them on in our polytunnel. As you can see they are looking very healthy.

I have also recently written a Woodside Guide to Growing Sweet Peas, which you can read here.

The guide covers how to grow them from seed yourself, including how to select the right varieties.

If you are buying our seedlings here is the advice: “If purchasing plants that have been multiple sown in a small pot, these will need to be separated out, potted up individually, and grown on until they are big enough to plant out. For planting out, individual plants should be placed in holes and the soil level brought back to a level below the first side shoot and planted firmly but lightly to ensure good soil contact. Sweet Peas grow best in a sunny spot with at least 6 hours of sun each day, but like their roots to be reasonable cool – so don’t plant in a hot place in the garden.”

There is further advice in the guide about the best suport for them and how to maximise the flowering season.

We have several “Woodside Guides” available. At this time of year you might also like to read The Woodside Guide to Growing Potatoes and How to Grow Onions