Sweet Pea Route 66 Seeds - Lathyrus Odoratus, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Sweet Pea ‘Route 66’ (Lathyrus odoratus) is a climbing annual grown for its ruffled, sweetly scented blooms. Sweet peas are classic cut flowers — the more you pick, the more they bloom. Give it a trellis or fence and full sun for the best display.

Why choose our seeds?

• Fragrant, ruffled blooms for cutting
• Vigorous climbing habit for trellises and fences
• Cut-and-come-again flowering through the season

How to grow Sweet Pea Route 66 seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring; in mild-winter climates, fall sowing also works.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked — sweet peas like cool conditions.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds overnight before sowing to speed germination.
• Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep; no light is needed for germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: No light needed to sprout; bright light after seedlings emerge.
• Temperature: 55–70°F (13–21°C) — cool conditions are best.

Germination

• Expect germination in 7–21 days.
• Keep seeds moist until germination.

Transplanting

• Transplant after frost when seedlings are sturdy; set supports in place at planting time.
• Harden off for 7–10 days before planting out.
• Sow 2–3 inches apart, then thin to 5–6 inches.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Regular, even moisture.
• Fertilizer: Not heavy feeders in rich soil.
• Pinch the growing tips after 2 sets of leaves for bushier plants, and pick or deadhead often for continuous blooms. Note: seeds and pods are not edible.

Bloom Time:

Early summer to fall; best in cool weather.