How to Grow Sweet Peas from Seed
Summary
TLDRThis video tutorial provides a detailed guide on how to grow sweet peas. It emphasizes starting with seeds, soaking them overnight, planting in compost, and ensuring proper sunlight and moisture. The tutorial explains the importance of supporting the plants as they grow tall and mentions that after about 10 weeks, the sweet peas will bloom beautifully, enhancing the garden's appeal.
Takeaways
- 🌱 Start by buying sweet pea seeds from a garden store.
- 💧 Soak seeds overnight to soften their coating.
- 🪴 Fill a seed tray with compost and press lightly.
- 🌞 Choose a sunny location for planting sweet peas.
- 🕳️ Dig a small hole and add compost for moisture.
- 🌿 Create a wigwam with canes for support as they grow tall.
- 💦 Water well after planting and keep moisture during growth.
- 📏 Pinch tips at 10-15 cm to encourage side shoots.
- 🌸 Expect flowers to appear after 10 weeks of care.
Timeline
- 00:00:00 - 00:09:58
The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to grow sweet peas, starting from purchasing seeds available at garden stores. The seeds require soaking overnight to soften their hard coating. A shallow container with damp paper towel is used for this process. The next day, the seeds are ready for planting. A seed tray is filled with compost and watered before placing the seeds on top, ensuring they are covered with a thin layer of compost. It's important to plant extra seeds to account for any that may not germinate. Over the next week, the seeds will germinate, and as they grow, pinching out the tips encourages side shoots for healthier plants. After 10-15 cm of growth, sweet peas are transplanted outside, needing plenty of sunlight and moisture. A supporting structure, like a wigwam made from canes, is set up to support their growth. Regular watering and additional support are provided as the plants grow taller. After about 10 weeks, beautiful flowers bloom, adding a lovely fragrance to the garden. The video concludes by inviting viewers to the website for more gardening information.
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Video Q&A
What is the first step in growing sweet peas?
The first step is to buy sweet pea seeds from a garden store.
How should I prepare sweet pea seeds before planting?
Moisten the seeds overnight to soften their hard coating.
How much water should I use when wetting the paper towel?
Just enough to dampen the paper towel, ensuring the seeds are not submerged.
What should I fill the seed tray with?
Fill the seed tray with compost and lightly press it to remove air.
How long does it take for sweet pea seeds to germinate?
About 7 days.
When should I pinch the growing tips of the plants?
When the plants are about 10 to 15 centimeters tall.
What kind of support do sweet peas need as they grow?
Use canes or netting to support the sweet peas, as they can grow up to 8 feet tall.
How should I water the sweet peas?
Give them a good soaking and ensure they are well-watered as they grow.
When will the first flowers appear?
The first flowers will appear about 10 weeks after planting.
Where can I find more gardening information?
Visit the-gift-of-food.com for more gardening information.
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- sweet peas
- gardening
- seeds
- compost
- support
- germination
- flowers
- moisture