{"product_id":"20-nimbus-sweet-pea-flower-seeds-copy-1","title":"20 Spencer Ripple Formula Mix Sweet Pea Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is one pack of Spencer Ripple Formula Mix flower seeds - Lathyrus odoratus. Perfect for late sprint to early summer blooms these Sweet Pea create large bi color flowers in a mix of red, lavender, white, blue, and plum on 60\" stems. Spencer variety Sweet Peas are very hardy in the garden and also make a great cut flower with a long vase life. Unlike other Sweet Peas this variety creates flowers on a very long stem more suitable for using as cut flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil temperature: 55-65 degrees fahrenheit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination lighting: Dark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination days: 10-21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeeks indoor: 4-5 Weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/2\" inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Spacing: 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spread: 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height: 60\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation days: 90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Peas are best direct sown into your garden soil in spring after your last frost. In later winter they can also be started in 4\" pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost and then transplanted after the frost threat passes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's best to nick the seed coat before sowing with a small knife, or fingernail clipper, as they have a very tough seed coating. Another method is to soak them for 24 hours, but we have found the nicking method to work best. When picking your garden spot they don't like soggy roots so pick a spot with high ground. A good alternative would be to build your bed up slightly higher than normal. When the summer heat starts be sure and water frequently. Sweet pea are proficient bloomers and once you see the first buds form it is time to reapply compost with added bone meal to the base of the plants. The last picture in the listing is a 30 day old sweet pea seedling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57537448345766,"sku":"3444266659","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/7707\/9206\/files\/spencerripple5.jpg?v=1790699737","url":"https:\/\/newhillfarms.com\/products\/20-nimbus-sweet-pea-flower-seeds-copy-1","provider":"New Hill Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}