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Sweet Pea Seeds, Old Spice Mix
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Sweet Pea Seeds,
Old Spice Mix

3.97 Reviews#SW122 · 25 seeds
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Description

A gorgeous and fragrant mix of the finest sweet peas. Selected from varieties dating from about 1900, it has many brilliant shades of colors. Great heat resistance. Modern varieties are just not the same.

(Warning: The seeds, pods and plants are poisonous!)

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Lathyrus odoratus
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
14–21
Days to Maturity
70–90
Planting Depth
¼–½ in.
Plant Spacing
6 in.
Ideal Temperature
55–65°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Direct sowing is preferred: plant 3–4 weeks before your last frost, ¼ to ½ in. deep and about 6 in. apart, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting out. Seeds germinate in 14–21 days at an ideal temperature of 55–65°F. Old Spice Mix thrives in the moderate conditions of spring, takes about 70–90 days, and has great heat resistance.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
  • Direct sow 3-4 weeks before last frost (preferred) or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting out.
  • Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 55-65 F.
  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.

How to Grow

  • Provide rich, well-drained soil and adequate moisture.
  • Pinch main growing stem when plants are 6 inches tall to encourage better branching.
  • Provide trellising.
  • Keep deadheaded to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Aphids are a pest of sweet pea and will transmit virus.
  • Prevent aphids by encouraging beneficials such as ladybugs.
  • Powdery mildew can be a problem as well; be sure to space plants adequately to promote good air flow.

How to Save Seeds

  • A very easy seed-saving crop!
  • Simply allow the pods, which resemble small pea pods, to turn brown and dry on plants.
  • Harvest seeds and store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FAQ

Do Old Spice Mix seeds need soaking before planting?

Yes — soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting, then sow into rich, well-worked, well-drained soil and keep moisture adequate.

Is Old Spice Mix poisonous?

Yes. All parts of the plant are poisonous, including the seeds and pods. Old Spice Mix is grown as an ornamental and cut flower.

How do I get the most flowers from Old Spice Mix?

Pinch the main growing stem when plants are 6 inches tall to encourage better branching, provide trellising, and cut frequently or remove spent flowers for the highest production. Old Spice Mix was selected from varieties dating from about 1900 and offers many brilliant shades — pink, purple, red, white and blue.

Customer reviews

3.9 / 5 7 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Sweet old-fashioned scent: The fragrance is the standout, and the blooms cut well for bouquets.

  • Tough, vigorous vines: Vigorous vines that shrug off aphids, trampling and little water.

  • Slow to first bloom: Takes a while from sprout to flower, then blooms until summer heat.

  • Heads up: Needs a tall trellis; plants and pods are poisonous if eaten.

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