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Securing Sweet Peas
amateurgardener_83
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Last year on gardeners world there was a feature by a lady who grew sweet peas and she showed a tip on how to secure the plants without damaging them. She used what looked to be some sort of grocers tape gun. I've tried to google for something similar but can't find anything. Can anyone else remember her tip and what she used? I remember thinking at the time that it was a great idea, just wish I had followed it up straight away!
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I could do with some general advice on growing sweet peas I bought my first pack today. I have never done any before. I have frame or two to grow them up but no idea what sort of care they need. So if anyone can help I would be grateful .
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IAW - do you mean you've bought seed or do you mean plants?
It's a bit late to sow seed, although they would germinate quickly and you may still get a little display. Mine are only a few inches or so tall, but they'll romp away when it warms up enough to get them going. The temps have improved herein the last week and some are getting a bit of size now. Normally you would sow in autumn and overwinter them , or sow in March/April.
If you have little plants, get them out now in decent sized pots and use a tripod of canes for support, or an obelisk of some kind. If you're puting them in the ground, you can allow them to scramble through other planting, or plant along a ready made support or fence. Protect from slugs and snails, and make sure they don't go short of food and water, and don't plant too closely. They need good air flow as well.
I only ever use soft string for mine. The tendrils and stems are very prone to breaking in windy weather.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Yes small plants . I don't do well with seeds . I only use green garden twine for tying up anything. wonderful stuff bio-degrades well. I have got to do something with them today. I will give it a go.
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