{"product_id":"sweet-pea-mix","title":"Sweet Pea Seeds (Sweet Pea Mix)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eThis beautiful blend of sweet peas, both elegant and fragrant, offers a vibrant and aromatic bloom throughout the summer. Highly valued by pollinators, their intensely fragrant flowers are also ideal as cut flowers. These climbing plants thrive with vertical support and produce even more flowers when harvested regularly. A true nostalgic classic, this variety evokes traditional English gardens, where the scent of sweet peas wafted through open windows on summer evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eWhere to grow the sweet pea blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eSweet peas grow best in zones 3 to 9, in full sun and in rich, well-drained soil. They benefit from early sowing and cool spring temperatures. They are perfect for trellises, fences, or arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eHistory and traditional uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eCultivated since the 17th century for their beauty and fragrance, sweet peas are native to the Mediterranean region. They became staples of Victorian gardens and English cottage-style gardens. Today, they remain highly prized for their romantic charm and excellent vase life as cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in fall or very early spring for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in late winter or direct sow in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors then transplant when soil is workable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eHow to grow and harvest the sweet pea blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 2 cm (3\/4 in) deep, spaced 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) apart, with support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist; avoid watering foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide support for climbing; remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eTips for Seed Harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003ePod Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave pods on the plant to dry until they turn brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extract seeds from dry pods and discard damaged ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eDrying and Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dry completely, then store in a paper envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry, dark place; seeds remain viable for 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2627\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Certificate # 1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644646318448,"sku":"MF-PEA-006","price":6.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Sweet-Pea_1692ebe4-82ed-496e-9c50-a5112a51e55c.jpg?v=1776549604","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-sg\/products\/sweet-pea-mix","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}