Sweet Pea Earl Grey Seeds - Lathyrus Odoratus, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Sweet Pea 'Earl Grey' (Lathyrus odoratus) is an eye-catching bicolor with dusky maroon-and-purple flaked petals — warm purple on the top petals, cooler purple on the wings. Bred for vigor and fragrance, it is a heavy-flowering climbing annual 6-8 feet tall with long, strong stems made for cutting. Note: sweet pea seeds are harmful if eaten; grow for flowers only.

Why choose our seeds?

• Dusky maroon-purple flaked petals, unique among sweet peas
• Vigorous, heavy-flowering 6-8 foot climbing vine
• Long, strong stems with good fragrance for bouquets

How to grow Sweet Pea Earl Grey seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost in deep pots, as sweet peas develop long roots quickly.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked; sweet peas prefer cool weather and tolerate a light late frost.

Prepare Your Materials

• Deep pots or seed-starting trays (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• A trellis, fence, or netting ready at planting time
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Nick each seed coat with nail clippers and soak overnight in warm water to speed sprouting.
• Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade; afternoon shade helps in very hot summers.
• Temperature: 55-70°F (13-21°C) — sweet peas germinate best in cool soil.

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days; some seeds take up to 21 days.
• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Transplanting

• Plant out in early spring while the weather is still cool.
• Space seeds 2-3 inches apart, then thin plants to 5-6 inches; or set transplants about 8 inches apart.
• Train stems onto the support as soon as they are tall enough.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun; some afternoon shade extends bloom in hot climates.
• Water: Water regularly; rich, well-drained soil with compost gives the best show.
• Fertilizer: Feed every two weeks with a high-potash fertilizer once flowering starts.
• Pinch out the growing tips once the second pair of leaves opens, and cut or deadhead flowers frequently to prevent seed pods — picking keeps blooms coming.

Bloom Time:

Early summer to late summer; bloom lasts longest in cool weather.