Sweet Pea Dwarf - Navy Blue

20 seeds

How to Seed Sweet Pea Dwarf – Navy Blue (Lathyrus odoratus)

1. Sowing Time:
   Sow indoors from January to April, or directly outdoors in autumn (September–October) or spring (March–April) when the soil can be worked. Early sowing produces stronger plants and earlier flowering.

2. Seed Preparation:
   Sweet pea seeds have a hard coat. To improve germination, soak them in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing, or gently nick the seed coat with a nail file.

3. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil or seed compost.

4. Soil:
   Use rich, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Sweet peas prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

5. Light & Temperature:
   Keep seeds in a bright, cool spot at around 15–18 °C (59–65 °F). Avoid excessive heat, as it can hinder germination.

6. Germination Time:
   Seeds germinate in 10–21 days under optimal conditions.

7. Transplanting:
   When seedlings are about 8–10 cm tall, harden them off gradually and transplant outdoors, spacing 20 cm apart.
   As this is a dwarf variety, it grows compactly and usually does not need support.

8. Growing Tips:

   • Choose a sunny location for best flowering.

   • Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy.

   • Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooms.

   • The Dwarf Navy Blue variety produces compact plants with richly scented, deep blue flowers, ideal for borders, pots, and small gardens.