How do I prepare the soil to grow Sweet Peas
Question:
What is the soil preparation required prior to planting spring grown sweet peas to ensure maximum summer flowers.
Answer:
Sweet Peas like a well cultivated soil so dig the planting area well adding some well-rotted manure to the soil. If you have a particularly heavy soil add some grit to aid drainage, if your soil is particularly sandy add more manure. Plant the seedlings 8-12ins apart and protect from slugs and snails. To get the most of the flowers plant in an open sunny position and pick the flowers regularly to make the plant produce more.
Here in the North West, as you know, we have had very low night time temperatures and even frost so it may be wise to wait a week or so to ensure that today’s weather continues.
Ensure that you harden off the seedlings in a cold frame before planting in their final position.
To find out more, visit our How to Grow Fragrant Sweet Peas article.
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