Sweet Pea Seeds
Lathyrus odoratus
How to grow Sweet Pea from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 20 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Pre-treatment: Soak seed before sowing
- Germination: 10-21 days
- Best sown in: autumn, winter
- Seed storage life: 2 years
- Packet: approx. 30 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn, winter |
| melbourne | autumn |
| brisbane | autumn, winter |
| perth | autumn |
| canberra | autumn, spring |
| adelaide | autumn |
Sowing steps
- Prepare the seed first (soak before sowing).
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 20 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 10-21 days.