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Sweet Pea - Emma

Name: Sweet Pea - Emma
Brand: Emerden
SKU: S-SwtP-Emma
Price: 8.00 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

Seeds

$8.00

LATHYRUS ODORATUS

I was beyond excited to finally get my hands on Emma this season, and even more excited that she didn't disappoint at all. She's a deeper shade of peach compared to Castlewellan, but fairly similar in growth habit (aka very productive!).

Summer flowering.

APPROX 8 SEEDS - GROWN BY US!

When to Sow:
Autumn to Late Winter

How to Sow:
Direct Sow (or Transplant without disturbing roots)

Light & Cover Requirements:
COVER (needs darkness)

Ideal Temperature:
Low (approx 17°C)

Germination Speed:
Slow (10–21 days)

Winter & Spring flowering Sweet Peas are best sown in autumn, whilst Summer flowering varieties are best sown just after the shortest day.

Plant Type:
Hardy Annual

Ideal Location:
Full Sun

Spacing:
22cm

Height:
150cm+

Sweet peas will need something to climb to be their best selves. Quails love their tender young shoots, so if you have them around sweet peas will need some sort of protection until they are really up and starting to climb out of their reach.