PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) SWEET PEA (FLOWER) MIX | id:23823 | Lathyrus odoratus | Ecologically grown | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom 36″ tall vine with fragrant blooms in the shade of pale pink, purple and white flowers. Seed passed on by Dawn Morden of Mountain Grove Seeds. Local historic seeds. Vitamins+: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, K, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, P Companion plants: Beans, Carrot, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Pepper, Radish, Spinach, Tomato, Turnip, Mint. Far from: Alliums. Planting tip: Seed stratification is required for 2 weeks. Soaking in warm water for up to 8H is recommended for improved germination. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or||direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil is workable. Harvesting tip: Cut stems when flowers are fully open using sharp scissors. Harvest in the morning. The more you cut, the more the plant produces. Storage tip: Place in cool water immediately. Change water daily. Do not refrigerate. Vase life is 3-5 days.
Seed depth:1″ Direct, Plant spacing:6-8″, Row spacing:12-14″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:7-21 days/jrs, 12-18°C Optimally:15°C, Maturity:90-120 d/j, Height:36-60″, Width: 12-24″, Edible flower, Attracts pollinators (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
