Bix Sweet Pea Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Lathyrus odoratus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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75 - 85 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Fragrant
- Variety is highly fragrant.
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Bix Sweet Pea Seed
New! Large picotee blooms.
Large frilly blooms sit on tall, straight stems. Cream-colored with a rose picotee edge. Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett of New Zealand.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Lathyrus odoratus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
Close
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75 - 85 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Close
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Fragrant
- Variety is highly fragrant.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION:
14-21 days at 55-65°F (13-18°C). To aid germination, seeds can be presoaked for 24 hours in room temperature water prior to planting.SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/4- 1/2" deep (darkness is required for germination) into 72-cell flats or preferred deep-cell seedling container 4-5 weeks before planting out. Direct seed - 2–3 seeds every 6", ¼–½" deep. Seedlings can tolerate a light frost. Pinch when 6-8" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers. Trellis support is required. Thin seedlings as needed, once first true leaves appear.LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies. Support such as Hortonova vertical trellis is needed to support plants.PLANT SPACING:
4-8".HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.STEM LENGTH:
6-16".VASE LIFE:
4-6 days. Sweet peas do not store well, but if necessary store at a temperature of 36-39°F (2-4°C).HARVEST:
Half the flowers on a stem are open. Harvesting flowers increases blooms.SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Rich, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. 6-7 pH preferred.TIP:
Using white on black plastic or straw mulch will help keep roots cool and the plants productive for a longer period.USES:
Cut flower, back borders, fences, trellises, arbors, and cottage gardens.SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Lathyrus odoratusJohnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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