Sweet Pea Spencer Mixed Flower Seeds

About Sweet Pea Spencer Mixed Flower Seeds

A fragrant climbing annual; the large ruffled Spencer-type flowers are best for cutting.

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 10-20 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 2–2.5 cm. Soak the seeds in water overnight before sowing..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10-20 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Deep watering 2–3 times a week; keep the soil near the roots moist.
• Soil: Deep, well-drained loam with plenty of compost; it prefers slightly alkaline soil.
• Temperature: 10–25°C; the season ends as soon as heat arrives.
• Fertiliser: Compost at sowing, then phosphorus-rich feed every 2-3 weeks

Sowing season in India

October-November in north Indian plains Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Powdery mildew, aphids, sudden stop in flowering if pods form

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.