Growing SWEET PEAS from SEED | PepperHarrow

Check out Jenn's tips for how to start sweet peas from seed, growing them successfully, and our favorite varieties.

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[drummerlovesbookworm]

We’re in Zone 8. My Mother (RIP) was the Queen of Sweet Peas. She always planted them on Washington’s Birthday. But my father prepared her Sweet Pea beds in the Autumn before…deep and rich.
One year she heard a good idea to plant the seeds well-spaced, as she direct-sewed them. She dropped each seed into an ice cube tray, filled them with water, and put them in the freezer. Her plan was to plant the ice cubes side-by-side in the trench. It was a great idea to try until I came home from grade school and made a pitcher of KoolAid for dinner. 😂😂😂😂

[ashleyduncan]

This video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! My sweet peas started flopping last night and I got a bit worried. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Flowers have such a special place in my heart 💜 I am happy to know I can grow right along with you!

[juliepuhr]

This was the best video for sweet peas. I am in central Illinois zone 5 b as well thanks

[maryarmstrong]

I enjoyed your thoughts here on sweet peas, I bought six different varieties and have lots of choices where to plant them so now with your help I know exactly where they are going so they dont get scorched by the sun, thank you.

[njyo]

This will be my third year for Sweet Peas. I'm not giving up. I've learned what my mistakes are😊, and hopefully, this will be the year of success! I picked up annuals the first time and then realized they also sell perennials. I now have both. Thanks for more tips.

[adunn]

I absolutely love your channel. I’m so excited for the growing season and your new videos. Are you a harvest host? We are going to get a camper and I would love to visit your farm, especially when you offer the dining experience in the lavender field. 🙌🏻❤️

[Dlward_]

I was taught to start sweet peas are to be planted on Valentines day. I live in 8a.

[JaimeGardens]

Great timing on this video, I just bought some sweet pea seeds and I've never tried growing them before! Definitely going to follow your tips and get them started as soon as they arrive. My last frost is a similar date to yours (4b MN), but being a little further north I think we have a more gradual warm up most years, so hopefully that gives them enough time to get established.

[comeseiquandoaprileali]

OMG this is so helpful! You answered all of my questions!! ❤️

[helenachase]

I agree on the afternoon shade. I stuck them in front of a section of worn out vintage picket fence. Looks cute and the fence offers them some protection from the heat of the afternoon sun

[davidhill]

Those are beautiful!
Thank you
Can’t get them to flower but I never give up year after year
Patricia

[luzvigerminal]

I starts my sweet peas here in uk in autumn and I put them outside without protection. I notice they are strong and bigger roots than if I put them in my greenhouse.

[kidmama]

So helpful, thank you! I'm finding your "seed tips" videos SO SO helpful - finally got a booklet for note taking! LOL Might you consider doing a video on what other cold loving plants/seeds YOU plant out late winter? There isn't much info in one place for those of us growing in COLDer climates. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us.❤

[yolandapierce]

When I covered my seeds last year, they did not germinate when I covered them. I had to start them over too late, but the second time I didn't and they germinated within 3 days.

[sheilaanderson]

Thank you so much for the video! I started my sweet peas a few weeks ago and will out them out next weekend. I'm in zone 6b. I wasn't sure if I needed to harden them off since they are cold hardy so thanks for that tip. Wish me luck 🤞

[GentlecolonCare]

Thank you! I’ve always failed with sweet peas. I’ll try this method!

[richbishop]

I just planted my seeds directly in a container with an obelisk on my deck May 1 last year and they did great. No hardening off needed. I did presoak them 24 hrs before planting out. When it got hot out I moved them to a shadier spot. I did grow the Elegant Sweet Peas. They were nice shades but I did not find them very scented. I'm just a home gardener. Bonny zone 5b

[patstone]

I garden in zone 6B and started my sweet peas on January 28th using Farmer Bailey's (Ardelia Farm & Company) instructions to grow them slow and cold. They have been up and out in the full sun and cold weather for the last two weeks in root trainers...seems harsh, but so far so good. I do bring them in when temps get below 35 degrees at night, but they stay in an unheated room and then outside during the day. Farmer Bailey says to plant out when daffodils emerge, so in March if I can work the soil, in they'll go...fingers crossed.

[juha]

Thank you, good info. When using frost cover I use some potted plants under the frost cover as hoops. Like dahlia tubers or marigolds which are not sprouted yet

[louannad]

Excellent information about these plants. I love to watch your channel. Happy Growing!