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Lathyrus odoratus
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: F 641
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Characteristics: Annual 2-2.4 metres
Seeds per packet: Approx 15
Named after the 17th century Italian Fransiscan monk who discovered these brightly coloured Sweet Peas growing wild in Sicily.
Closely related to the extremely fragrant wild sweet that grow in the hedgerows in Sicily and Southern Italy it produces fragrant bicolored, purple and rich deep purple-magenta flowers over many weeks.
Grow Notes:
Traditionally the 17th of March, St Patrick's Day, is the date used as a guide for sowing sweet peas in many parts of Australia.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils but does best in a rich friable soil that drains well. Avoid waterlogged soils.
Pre-treatment: Soak seed in water overnight.
Sow: 25 mm deep.
Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Seed can also be started by soaking seed overnight and placing on a moist paper towel and folding over. Put the paper towel with the seed in a plastic bag and place on top of the refrigerator. Check daily for moisture content and any seed that has germinated. Seed should start to germination in 3-5 days after which they can be sown at the required depth.
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