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Planting Sweet Peas

20 years ago

My husband just put up a beautiful white lattice fence next to our patio. I am already envisioning sweet peas growing all over it, but am not sure when to plant the seeds. Any suggestions as to planting time or sweet pea culture in general will be appreciated. Any favorite varieties?

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maine_kate
20 years ago
sweet peas are some of the earliest seeds you can plant. "as soon as the ground can be worked" which was a while ago.
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