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  • #1

    Sweetpeas

    Hi all,

    I got some free sweetpea seeds with a gardening paper a while ago, I can't remember how long.

    I planted them, they all germinated. I then put them in a pot with home made compost. They have grown really well, but I haven't had one flower from them. What am i doing wrong?

    Thanks
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    When did you plant them out blossom. Sweetpea are very easy to grow so i am really surprised that you got none of them to flower.

    And when your back stops aching,
    And your hands begin to harden.
    You will find yourself a partner,
    In the glory of the garden.

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    • #3
      I'll admit to planting my sweet peas rather late.... and they're just starting to flower now. Maybe yours will start to flower soon blossom?

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      • #4
        It seems like ages and ages ago now, but I can't remember exactly. Infact I got the seeds when I went to a funeral down south, and that must be maybe April/May time.
        I'm sure I planted some mange tout after them which I've had food from.

        Maybe they are just waiting for some sun.

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        • #5
          I have just got my first sweetpea flower yay.

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          • #6
            Wow! that is late. Mine are all going over now.

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            • #7
              Mine are six foot up a trellis I fixed to my shed......but still no sign of flowers!

              I've even tried feeding them with a high potash feed to induce them to flower
              My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
              to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

              Diversify & prosper


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              • #8
                I normally sow my sweet peas in the spring but this year I'm going to have a go in October (in loo roll cardboard). Apparently, you're supposed to get a much stronger plant - we'll see

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                • #9
                  Hmmm bit puzzled about the flowering thing, although I must admit to cheating this year and buying seedlings.

                  Will have a go at autumn planting this year for the same reasons as martini.
                  Bright Blessings
                  Earthbabe
                  If at first you don't succeed, open a bottle of wine.

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                  • #10
                    Think I must have a very rare species of non-flowering Sweet Pea!!! Lol
                    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                    Diversify & prosper


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                    • #11
                      They are now 7'-0" high, still not flowering and have been invaded by greenfly!

                      I'm sure these are the 'Sweet Peas from Hell'
                      My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                      to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                      Diversify & prosper


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                      • #12
                        Well the consolation is , you can't save seed from them so you shouldn't have this problem next year
                        ntg
                        Never be afraid to try something new.
                        Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
                        A large group of professionals built the Titanic
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                        • #13
                          Every cloud has a silver lining I suppose!..... What the **** does that mean?
                          My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                          to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                          Diversify & prosper


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                          • #14
                            Maybe you've discovered a new species Snadger! DDL
                            Bernie aka DDL

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by dexterdoglancashire View Post
                              Maybe you've discovered a new species Snadger! DDL
                              As Nic says.....species goes into extinction at the end of the summer then!
                              My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                              to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                              Diversify & prosper


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