Pea 'Garden Sweet'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Garden Sweet'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Garden Sweet is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Garden Sweet requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Garden Sweet from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Garden Sweet about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Garden Sweet

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Garden Sweet is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Garden Sweet