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Sweet Pea - Henry Eckford
Sweet Pea - Henry Eckford
Sweet Pea - Henry Eckford
Sweet Pea - Henry Eckford
Sweet Pea - Henry Eckford
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Sweet Pea - Henry Eckford

Seeds

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LATHYRUS ODORATUS

Named after one of the earliest Sweet Pea breeders Henry Eckford, it was first introduced all the way back in 1904! Flowers are a lovely pinky-orange.

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.