How to Grow High Scent Sweet Pea Seeds:
High Scent Sweet Peas are cool-season climbers prized for their strong fragrance. Direct sow outdoors in late winter to early spring as soon as soil can be worked; in mild-winter areas, fall sowing gives earlier blooms. Sweet peas like cool roots, so don’t wait for warm weather. For better germination, nick the hard seed coat with a file or soak seeds in water for 6–12 hours before planting. Sow seeds about 2–3 cm (1 inch) deep in rich, well-drained soil. Choose full sun in cool climates; in warmer areas, give morning sun with light afternoon shade. Space seeds about 5–8 cm (2–3 inches) apart and install a trellis or net at planting time—vines climb quickly. Keep soil evenly moist until germination, usually 7–14 days.
How to Care for High Scent Sweet Peas:
Water regularly to keep soil cool and moist, especially as plants grow and start blooming; drought stress shortens flowering. Mulch helps keep roots cool and extends bloom time. Feed lightly—too much nitrogen gives lush leaves but fewer flowers—so compost at planting and a low-nitrogen or bloom-type fertilizer every 2–3 weeks is enough. Train vines onto supports and pinch the growing tips when plants reach 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) tall to encourage branching. Pick flowers often; frequent cutting is key to nonstop blooming, and letting seed pods form will stop flowering. Watch for aphids and powdery mildew; good airflow, watering at soil level, and early treatment keep plants healthy. Once hot summer weather arrives, sweet peas usually fade, so enjoy their peak in cool spring.
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