You really have to grow the real thing.” Most sweet peas like to climb, so plant the seeds by a fence or some kind of trellis, even if they’re growing in a large container, unless you choose a ...
Once peas have reached 5-8cm (2-3in) in height and their tendrils begin to reach out for support, place stakes next to plants. To grow an early crop, try sowing seeds in a length of old guttering ...
The good news is that it’s perfectly possible to home-save the seed and then use it to grow another generation of plants to fill your garden with fragrant blooms next year. Sweet pea flowers are ...