David, have you got a picture of what your sweet peas look like now? I know you posted that picture earlier for guidance, but that is the picture you posted last year on page 2 of the thread. Would love to see this years now.
David, have you got a picture of what your sweet peas look like now? I know you posted that picture earlier for guidance, but that is the picture you posted last year on page 2 of the thread. Would love to see this years now.
Bex, you're very observant. I plucked out the wrong pic from photo bucket. But to be honest, they look exactly the same.
No worries. Mine are skinnier than that. Was hoping yours this year might look the same due to weather, but you say not. Ah well, at least they've come through. There's time yet!
No worries. Mine are skinnier than that. Was hoping yours this year might look the same due to weather, but you say not. Ah well, at least they've come through. There's time yet!
I'm sure they'll be fine, Bex. pinching out the growing tip usually bulks them up.
Thank you David now Ive got it.I gather you have all planted your sweet peas.I had better get going then ,wish me luck. I bought more sweet pea seeds yesterday , a beautiful white with tips of lilac Should I plant them in a seed starter mix or compost. I am starting indoors then putting in the a cold frame then the garden.Thanks so much Debra
Yes, start them off now, Debra, with gentle heat (not more than 10C) a unheated spare bedroom is about right. Then outside in a cold frame or similar as soon as the poke through.
Well to be honest, Bev, I don't usually grow mine in containers as they are very deep rooted and do much better in deeply dug soil in the garden. However, sometimes needs must. I have grown wigwams in he past of similar dimensions, for that I have spaced the canes about 30cm apart & two plants per cane....this should give some basis to work it out.
Don't worry worry about them being on the thin side, they will soon bulk up when they are planted out & start growing properly.
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Something to try then David. Thanks for checking it out.
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David, have you got a picture of what your sweet peas look like now? I know you posted that picture earlier for guidance, but that is the picture you posted last year on page 2 of the thread. Would love to see this years now.
Bex, you're very observant. I plucked out the wrong pic from photo bucket. But to be honest, they look exactly the same.
I'm sure they'll be fine, Bex. pinching out the growing tip usually bulks them up.
Thank you David now Ive got it.I gather you have all planted your sweet peas.I had better get going then ,wish me luck. I bought more sweet pea seeds yesterday , a beautiful white with tips of lilac Should I plant them in a seed starter mix or compost. I am starting indoors then putting in the a cold frame then the garden.Thanks so much Debra
Yes, start them off now, Debra, with gentle heat (not more than 10C) a unheated spare bedroom is about right. Then outside in a cold frame or similar as soon as the poke through.
Thanks so much that was very nice of you .I will post pics once they get going Debra
I do wish mine looked like yours David, mine are much thinner.
How many should I put in pot about 24inch diameter- last year I planted only about 2cm apart and I think they were too crowded
Well to be honest, Bev, I don't usually grow mine in containers as they are very deep rooted and do much better in deeply dug soil in the garden. However, sometimes needs must. I have grown wigwams in he past of similar dimensions, for that I have spaced the canes about 30cm apart & two plants per cane....this should give some basis to work it out.
Don't worry worry about them being on the thin side, they will soon bulk up when they are planted out & start growing properly.