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  • čas přidán 7. 03. 2021
  • All about how to grow sweet peas, the flower that got me into growing from seed!
    1:46 Where do sweet peas grow?
    2:15 Zone specific information
    3:32 How to start sweet pea seeds
    5:48 How (and why) to pre-sprout
    10:42 Planting out
    14:59 Note on varieties
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    Windsor
    Prince of Orange
    Apricot Dream
    Blue Vein
    Cold Steel
    Jilly
    Orange Sunshine
    Valerie Harrod
    Mr. P
    Erehwon
    Turquoise
    Turquoise Lagoon
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Komentáře • 425

  • @drummerlovesbookworm9738
    @drummerlovesbookworm9738 Před 3 lety +99

    My mother was the “Queen of Begonias and Sweet Peas.” My Dad prepped her trench in the Fall with manure and loam so it was ready for early planting. She always planted her sweet peas on Washington’s Birthday. We celebrated Washington’s Birthday with a cherry pie and the sweet pea planting. 🤎All summer she brought bouquets into the house nearly every day!
    She used to freeze her sweet pea seeds in ice cube trays. Then she planted the ice cubes and quickly covered them to control spacing! It worked like a miracle until that one year I came home from school and made a pitcher of koolaid.....😂😂

  • @chandrikatilwalli4741
    @chandrikatilwalli4741 Před 3 lety +58

    This not fair Erin! You got me hooked on to Dahlias and now sweet peas! What’s next?! No end in sight!❤️

  • @vanessaeden8174
    @vanessaeden8174 Před 3 lety +24

    If you don't have root trainers, sweet peas grow well in toilet roll tubes which you can plant straight out into the ground when they have reached a reasonable height as the roll will bio-degrade.

    • @NeccoWecco
      @NeccoWecco Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks! I wish I saw this post when I planted mine!

  • @kimbussey731
    @kimbussey731 Před 3 lety +18

    Love Sweet peas, my grandma would plant them every year for me, April baby. Now that I am retired and I growing my own Sweet Peas.

  • @alsouthall4885
    @alsouthall4885 Před 3 lety +9

    I picked sweat peas in flower fields for my mom when I was a child. I lived in a town called 'Lompoc' or The Valley of the Flowers. We have a Flower Festival each year in June. (Jamie) C.B.

  • @flacountrygal
    @flacountrygal Před 2 lety +3

    Watching from a zone 7 and was laughing for a moment cause I was like "Great she skipped us, that can't be good" haha.

  • @anshardeman3967
    @anshardeman3967 Před 3 lety +12

    I am almost 62 years old but this really reminds me of my childhood (my grandparents had them in the garden), and can still smell in my head ... such a wonderful air, flower with full colors and looks great in a garden

  • @lorindachristine3291
    @lorindachristine3291 Před 3 lety +13

    I walked through a friend's garden last year and fell in love with the most amazing smell....it was her sweetpeas. So excited that mine are growing already for this year! Thanks for the great video!!

  • @sherrywalker4619
    @sherrywalker4619 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you so much for showing us the butterfly! What a sign of spring! Your enthusiasm is contagious and we so appreciate that!

  • @susankilpatrick2918
    @susankilpatrick2918 Před 3 lety +3

    Perfect timing Erin! Such a great video. First timing growing from seed.

  • @reidasowden3302
    @reidasowden3302 Před 3 lety

    You made me want to try growing them. Love your videos!

  • @charleneskalmusky5509
    @charleneskalmusky5509 Před 3 lety

    This will be my first year growing sweet peas! Thanks for the great information!

  • @jaimechamberlain3890
    @jaimechamberlain3890 Před 3 lety +5

    I'm growing sweet peas for the first time this year! No seed soaking or nicking. Just potted them up in moist soil in tall containers and put the seeds in my cold, dark, attic. Ten days later, boom! Almost 100% germination. They're about 4" tall and I can't wait to see them bloom! :)

  • @juliepuhr9806
    @juliepuhr9806 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video Erin. Very detailed. All the info i was looking for

  • @sweetlaurelgarden
    @sweetlaurelgarden Před 3 lety

    This is a wonderful and very helpful vlog! Thank you so much! 💖☺️

  • @sarahshuman996
    @sarahshuman996 Před 3 lety

    This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing. I plan to plant mine out today

  • @vkippen
    @vkippen Před 2 lety

    🌸 YOU ARE FABULOUS! 🌸 I’m doing this TODAY! I’ll keep u posted and thank you darling heart! XO, zone 10a

  • @janedonahoe2728
    @janedonahoe2728 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much. You're a great teacher. I'm prepping seeds tomorrow 💚

  • @katedorman7042
    @katedorman7042 Před 3 lety

    Gonna try sweet peas this year! Thanks, Erin.

  • @cindystuder9090
    @cindystuder9090 Před 3 lety +1

    These are great ideas! I'm going to have try some of these for sure! Thanks for sharing these tips with us. ❤

  • @julee0613
    @julee0613 Před 3 lety

    Can wait to try these this year. They are new to me and so pretty.

  • @heidismidansky2471
    @heidismidansky2471 Před 3 lety +1

    I pre-sprouted my sweet peas for the first time last year per your recommendation & they did great! Thanks for the video!

  • @8cupsCoffee
    @8cupsCoffee Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! So much relevant information, I want to grow sweet peas now!

  • @aggiehasselfield731
    @aggiehasselfield731 Před 3 lety

    Great info! Thank you
    I plan on trying a few varieties this summer.

  • @sallywoods7131
    @sallywoods7131 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Erin. Great step by step info. I am inspired and more confident now 👌

  • @posti4posti436
    @posti4posti436 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Erin I took notes! I happened to buy some seed from Johnny’s. Can’t wait!

  • @learnaswegrow-CA
    @learnaswegrow-CA Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the clear explanations. 💐 happy growing!

  • @jenniferlacrosse2552
    @jenniferlacrosse2552 Před 2 lety

    This was WONDERFUL!!! Thank you so very much! Looking forward to growing & caring for mine as well as seeing more of your vidis! 💐💐💐

  • @user-uo6vn1lf8j
    @user-uo6vn1lf8j Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for all the awesome information!!

  • @Thankful_.
    @Thankful_. Před 3 lety

    This is a great demonstration! Thank you! I’m getting ready to transplant sweet peas that I’ve started indoors.

  • @Mortallifeonearth
    @Mortallifeonearth Před 3 lety

    The perfect primer to growing sweet peas from seed! Thank you so much!

  • @vicmurai1033
    @vicmurai1033 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Erin - great tutorial on planting sweet peas. .

  • @dkburruss
    @dkburruss Před 2 lety +1

    What great info!! I was intimidated to grow them and now I’m gonna do it!!! Thanks so much

  • @karisag5988
    @karisag5988 Před 3 lety

    This summer will be my first time growing them so this video was perfect! I had to grab a pack because I’ve heard they small amazing! So excited 🤗

  • @debm-g6300
    @debm-g6300 Před 3 lety

    Excited your growing Cold Steel. I am awaiting these to arrive from Dr. Hammett. Great video.

  • @carriecraiger3929
    @carriecraiger3929 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! I sure needed this video right now.

  • @karencameron6563
    @karencameron6563 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Erin - really enjoying your videos. I am blown away by the sweet pea varieties you have access to and can't wait to see the update once they're in bloom! We are seemingly quite limited here in Canada with varieties. :-)

  • @sh63216
    @sh63216 Před 3 lety

    Perfect timing! Many thanks for demonstrating that pre-sprouting method. Those younglings look great! I'm going to test that method myself in a couple of weeks time.

  • @jeanne2515
    @jeanne2515 Před 3 lety

    Planting them for the first time. I've been walking around my property (in my head) thinking of every place I can plant them. Thanks for the great information Erin.

  • @gildamolinar5155
    @gildamolinar5155 Před 3 lety

    My sweet peas just started to bloom, love the scent.

  • @kathy8832
    @kathy8832 Před 3 lety +6

    Now I'm going to buy Sweet Pea seeds. Looking forward to planting them.

  • @juliaboose4414
    @juliaboose4414 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Erin! Planting this year for the first time. Not sure why I haven’t ever planted these before but feel well armed with knowledge and excited for the first spring visit to the garden shop!

  • @diedragarlock2076
    @diedragarlock2076 Před 3 lety

    Paused the video to run downstairs and trim my sweet peas! Thanks for this video. Learned a lot.

  • @sharonschneider1745
    @sharonschneider1745 Před 3 lety

    Great helpful video, thank you! I’m growing for the first time this year.

  • @gailbattaglia5800
    @gailbattaglia5800 Před 3 lety

    thank you! Always so informative and helpful.

  • @colinmcknight2590
    @colinmcknight2590 Před 3 lety

    Just bought my sweet pea seeds today. You have inspired me to try something new.

  • @daiseegray9110
    @daiseegray9110 Před 3 lety

    Sweet peas in my top 5 favorite flowers. 🌸

  • @LittleGardenSK
    @LittleGardenSK Před 3 lety

    My absolute favorite flower. I"m in zone 3 Canada so they make a great summer annual - almost time to get some started!

  • @peggyluna4670
    @peggyluna4670 Před 3 lety +2

    I guess I’ll have to wait for Fall 😕 It gets way too hot here in central Texas. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge Erin.🥰💐🌸🐝

  • @space_stac3795
    @space_stac3795 Před 3 lety

    First year growing sweet pea...they are already sprouting. Yippee

  • @ernestturman706
    @ernestturman706 Před 3 lety

    Yes I am going to try sweet peas .

  • @bethb9248
    @bethb9248 Před rokem

    Super helpful, concise info, thanks!!

  • @terrimarks3694
    @terrimarks3694 Před 3 měsíci

    Woohoo! My first year growing, because your introduction is irresistible! Thank you!

  • @lindalagarce8996
    @lindalagarce8996 Před 2 lety

    Great information! I am planning on planting some and I will be panting them on the north side of this Texas zone 8 and hope for the best! Thanks again, hugs and love from Texas!

  • @echo1020lukka
    @echo1020lukka Před 3 lety +29

    This is an extremely well done training video.! Thank you Erin for sharing your sweet pea wisdom with us.

  • @GardenerPhyl
    @GardenerPhyl Před 3 lety

    So helpful, thank you! I’m planting sweet peas for the first time this year.

  • @mybahe1
    @mybahe1 Před 3 lety

    I remember you mentioning how much you loved Sweet peas in another video so I bought some seeds! This was a excellent teaching video and just in time! Now that you've cleared up all the different methods of getting them sprouted I can get busy. Very well executed from start to finish! Thank you, Erin! 🌺🌹😊

  • @jaycee8121
    @jaycee8121 Před 3 lety

    Planted two different types. First for me excited 🌸

  • @sallywoods7131
    @sallywoods7131 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this! Great info for me. I have wanted to plant sweet peas for years and now I feel more confident and inspired. Thank you for going through step by step.

  • @georgina928
    @georgina928 Před 3 lety +3

    This is great! Trying Sweet Peas for the first time this year. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞.

  • @FieldFarmForest
    @FieldFarmForest Před 3 lety

    I’ve been dragging my feet on planting my sweet peas. I have it written on my calendar for Thursday. I’m Zone 4b. Thanks for the tips and tricks. I subscribed today.
    ☮️-Kirsten

  • @lono9416
    @lono9416 Před 2 lety

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @Rylee948
    @Rylee948 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so very much! I have been struggling with sweet peas. This is so informative and takes the mystery out of sweet peas. I'm definitely going to do the paper towel method. Can't wait to see how yours and mine do.

  • @alissaeyre8302
    @alissaeyre8302 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video! I adore sweet peas and just planted over 100 in my hoop house!

  • @sisterinspeed
    @sisterinspeed Před 3 lety

    I'm growing them for the first time, great video, thanks!

  • @acerpalmatum6446
    @acerpalmatum6446 Před 3 lety

    Been waiting for this video! I'm growing sweet peas for the first time in 2021. I've never seen them before (except your videos) so I'm excited to see how the turn out. I even erected a trellis this weekend for them!

  • @juliepizzolato1911
    @juliepizzolato1911 Před 3 lety +4

    I soooo appreciate your very clear and concise presentations for all your tutorial type videos. I absolutely love direct "plain speak" and your links for products are extremely helpful! Thankyou most sincerely from North Idaho zone 6a 💚🌻🌿

  • @TheCabinHill
    @TheCabinHill Před 2 lety +2

    I really enjoyed this "how to". Your explanations have the perfect combination of thoroughness and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @DSG851
    @DSG851 Před 3 lety

    Great Video. Thanks for the tips!

  • @vikkibilella5211
    @vikkibilella5211 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for your video, I have found it very helpful

  • @GavinAndShea
    @GavinAndShea Před 3 lety

    Ok you got me, I bought my first pack of sweet peas to try! Best wishes, Dorothy

  • @marilynruggeberg
    @marilynruggeberg Před 3 lety

    Love Your Videos. I am growing Nocotiana this year because of you and now you are tempting me with Sweet Peas. 💖💖💖

  • @sarahbarton2089
    @sarahbarton2089 Před 3 lety

    Great advice. Thanks. I am just going to sow a packet of Sweet Peas. Perfect timing.

  • @barbarabennett519
    @barbarabennett519 Před 3 lety

    -Will be starting mine soon in NY, first time for me for sweet peas!

  • @teeohh4151
    @teeohh4151 Před rokem

    Lovely video. Very informative

  • @terrijohnson2191
    @terrijohnson2191 Před 3 lety

    Hi Erin, Yay! Someone is finally giving helpful information for growing Sweet peas in zone 8 and up. I did finally figured out that I needed to start my seeds mid fall to early winter here in zone 10. I hope to get flowers this season - I have not yet taken the plants out of the root trainers. At about the time I was ready to do so, life interrupted my flow. However, I am getting back on track - almost there!

  • @nadaferris5928
    @nadaferris5928 Před 3 lety

    So happy for the warmer zone planting! I have a new folder with the sweet pea seeds for this fall. Also, never saw the root trainer planters b4! Thanks so much!

  • @shobhanakrishna5606
    @shobhanakrishna5606 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing this information

  • @velerialangbehn6088
    @velerialangbehn6088 Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent video! Thank you.

  • @carolinamoonslilenglishgar8580

    So informative....Thankyou for breaking this all down 👍🏻 you have excellent knowledge. I've picked up a few extra tips as I had a sweet pea disaster last year

  • @karenschwartz5209
    @karenschwartz5209 Před 3 měsíci

    Love Sweet Peas! Thanks😊

  • @amynelsongreen3243
    @amynelsongreen3243 Před 3 lety +2

    I had decided to try them for the first time this year. This video is perfectly timed and super helpful! Thanks, Erin! I am fixating on fragrance this spring, just planted two daphne and discovered the lovely scent of Stock just this past weekend. Look forward to adding Sweet Peas to the mix!

  • @azurisora9836
    @azurisora9836 Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel and your information was to the point, but so informative, I subscribed. Thanks so much!

  • @TheBking01
    @TheBking01 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this information,I got my seeds started.I did find some grew but not all did,so I did buy a second pack.I can’t wait to plant & see how it goes😊

  • @kimmcdonagh6756
    @kimmcdonagh6756 Před 3 lety

    Yes, my first year growing sweet peas (like so many other commenters).
    I'm excited to try it. See where it is happiest in the yard.
    Thanks for great info!

  • @emilymlandon
    @emilymlandon Před 2 lety

    I know this is from a year ago now but I’ve watched it about three times already (including today) bc it’s time to start my first seeds of 2022: sweet peas. Thanks, Erin!

  • @sharongeorge4096
    @sharongeorge4096 Před 3 lety

    My first year with them. Half in trainers, half in red solo cups!! Excited to smell them.

  • @lispottable
    @lispottable Před 2 lety

    Excellent video. Thanks!

  • @pennywomack8920
    @pennywomack8920 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m growing them this year for the first time. I’m so excited! I never thought about just using bamboo - I was thinking I had to create this elaborate fencing system 🤦🏻‍♀️ ... thanks for that information! 🤪

  • @momcation9786
    @momcation9786 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much for your tips in growing sweet peas! I grow them every year and is quite successful with them. As you suggested pick them as they flower to encourage more growth. I’ve made a lot of friends sharing sweet peas! Thank you again!😊

  • @margaretkingi9024
    @margaretkingi9024 Před 3 lety

    I'm in New Zealand and I'm going to have sweet peas growing in my garden, I had forgotten how beautiful they are in looks and smell. Thankyou

  • @karmicpopcorn6440
    @karmicpopcorn6440 Před 3 lety

    Good to watch! I'm always forgetting to plant peas out now. Still too cold to think about plants. 67 yesterday, 27 last night and 71/57 Friday. Crazy weather. I should have already had my pots going.

  • @lauriesickles5393
    @lauriesickles5393 Před 3 lety +7

    Just started my sweet pea seeds, so excited. First year growing them. They are something my grandpa always grew!

    • @carladurand1583
      @carladurand1583 Před 3 lety +1

      I just planted my first sweet peas too. They're 10 " tall now and I don't know if they'll thrive here in Central Florida. Sure wish they would!

  • @GardenMoxie
    @GardenMoxie Před 3 lety

    Great video Erin. I wish I had more sunshine to grows these plants. You are right about them smelling wonderful. Nice work!

  • @tinadigiovanni3889
    @tinadigiovanni3889 Před rokem

    Thank you. Wonderful job

  • @p.landry8022
    @p.landry8022 Před rokem

    Thanks! My 1st to plant sweet peas

  • @ib-fine
    @ib-fine Před 2 lety

    My favorite smell flower of all time

  • @justelleleigh
    @justelleleigh Před 3 lety

    This is a very informative video for me. I have to go dig up some seeds tomorrow. I live in the Caribbean and planted sweetpeas once before without success. Now i realize that sprouting them makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the tips!

  • @suemcknight9051
    @suemcknight9051 Před 3 lety

    This was so informative...thank you! 👌

  • @Lindsay.trains
    @Lindsay.trains Před 2 lety

    This was great! Thank you!