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Post by Biggles on Mar 11, 2009 20:40:45 GMT 1
Is there a thread on Sweetpeas? Such as hints and Tips for growing them?- If so where? -Bigs
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 11, 2009 21:10:26 GMT 1
I started this one Biggles, autumnfruits.proboards78.com/index.cgi?board=gardenbanter&action=display&thread=3085 but then the Trials Thread - Sweet Peas took over, there are more postings with hints on that one. The Trial Thread one is the best one for any assistance. I'm not sure if there are any others, will have a nosey. Good evening by the way. Any help would be appreciated by me - I adore sweet peas but they are not as successful in this garden as my old one, although I did do better last year. |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 11, 2009 22:13:17 GMT 1
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Post by maggyd on Mar 12, 2009 13:06:35 GMT 1
FB will you put some photo,s of your sweetpeas on here please  give us something to aim for ! |
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 12, 2009 19:50:48 GMT 1
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Post by alicat on Mar 12, 2009 20:05:52 GMT 1
Great photo's Farmersboy I have always loved seeing sweetpeas on mass like that and been very envious, I guess starting them off in Oct/ Nov makes all the difference. Any chance you could up load them again using the 640 x 480 option though pretty please |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 12, 2009 21:39:47 GMT 1
There is nothing like the smell of a bunch of sweetpeas they are beautifull FB. But I want to see what you grow them up  I dont know what to do with mine I havent the space to build a trellis I think it will have to be a wigwam. |
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 12, 2009 22:19:01 GMT 1
Great photo's Farmersboy I have always loved seeing sweetpeas on mass like that and been very envious, I guess starting them off in Oct/ Nov makes all the difference. Any chance you could up load them again using the 640 x 480 option though pretty please Alicat,i checked on photobucket,and i am useing the 640x480,dont know why they wont come on here,i have had no trouble on other sites Maggy,i use 8ft sticks,that i cut from a tree on my lawn,i have to trim the tree every 3 yrs,so i make them last 3yrs for the sps |
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Post by Biggles on Mar 12, 2009 22:25:25 GMT 1
Gosh--those are beautiful--I am sure I am too late planting mine to get beauties like them and what lovely colours too. Do you save your seed from your plants or buy fresh seed?- Oh Maggs--  An apology from me--Sorry,So- Sorry, I found the seed you kindly sent me amongst the Letter rack with other mail! I have sown them but hope i am not too late-- Bigs |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 12, 2009 22:52:02 GMT 1
No I dont think it is biggs you will just get the flowers a bit later get them in. 
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 12, 2009 23:07:03 GMT 1
I save my seed Biggs,but i sometimes buy a different colour to mix in with mine
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Post by ladygardener on Mar 14, 2009 8:00:20 GMT 1
They say that if you continually only use saved seed that after a few years it starts to become weaker. I seen it on an old GW programme where they were interviewing a grower. Has anyone else had this happen?
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 14, 2009 8:28:04 GMT 1
Cant say ive noticed,LG,but after 3yrs i mostly buy new again
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Post by emseypop on Mar 14, 2009 12:48:37 GMT 1
I have some sweet peas in the garden that come up every year and were here before us (eight years) they were quite diminished last year but that was more to do with the neighbour on the other side of the fence. they are all deep pinky/purple and smell lovely. My BIL reckons they are a type of perpetual sweet peas, but I've never seen them on sale  |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 14, 2009 15:49:28 GMT 1
Yes they are probably perenial Em, are they smaller than normal ? I had a couple of plants in different places when we moved in but they were a bit untidy so I pulled them up.
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Post by alicat on Mar 14, 2009 16:02:50 GMT 1
Great photo's Farmersboy I have always loved seeing sweetpeas on mass like that and been very envious, I guess starting them off in Oct/ Nov makes all the difference. Any chance you could up load them again using the 640 x 480 option though pretty please Alicat,i checked on photobucket,and i am useing the 640x480,dont know why they wont come on here,i have had no trouble on other sites Maggy,i use 8ft sticks,that i cut from a tree on my lawn,i have to trim the tree every 3 yrs,so i make them last 3yrs for the sps Sorry for late reply FB I don't know either maybe Sleepy can help. Strangely the last picture is showing now.  Em as Maggy says they sound like Perennial SP's I've got some in my garden and they are lovely if a bit messy. |
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 14, 2009 16:39:54 GMT 1
I have some sweet peas in the garden that come up every year and were here before us (eight years) they were quite diminished last year but that was more to do with the neighbour on the other side of the fence. they are all deep pinky/purple and smell lovely. My BIL reckons they are a type of perpetual sweet peas, but I've never seen them on sale I think they are what is known as "Everlasting Sweet peas". emseypop |
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Post by emseypop on Mar 14, 2009 18:41:47 GMT 1
I have some sweet peas in the garden that come up every year and were here before us (eight years) they were quite diminished last year but that was more to do with the neighbour on the other side of the fence. they are all deep pinky/purple and smell lovely. My BIL reckons they are a type of perpetual sweet peas, but I've never seen them on sale I think they are what is known as "Everlasting Sweet peas". emseypop Thanks! Thats them |
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Post by karenwl on Mar 14, 2009 22:05:14 GMT 1
What can i say WOW
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 16, 2009 10:29:24 GMT 1
They are stunning FB!
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 16, 2009 10:34:03 GMT 1
Thank you,i hope this years are as good |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 16, 2009 11:07:13 GMT 1
F.B have you got yours outside now? I put mine out yesterday it seems a bit early but they were starting to look a bit pale I thought they would be better outside.
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Post by Biggles on Mar 16, 2009 12:27:26 GMT 1
Mine haven't even germinated yet!--Oh well--Sweetpeas in late August/September no doubt! ;D
I will just have to sow the like FB in October--and follow his Sweetpea thread- Bigs
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Post by maggyd on Mar 16, 2009 14:17:15 GMT 1
Somebody has just told me that their seed packet says sow outside in April! so going by that yours will be fine.
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 17, 2009 7:38:11 GMT 1
F.B have you got yours outside now? I put mine out yesterday it seems a bit early but they were starting to look a bit pale I thought they would be better outside. Maggy,mine are outside all the time,see sp trials |
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