Sweet Pea Original
Sweet Pea 'Original'
Lathyrus odoratus
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Grow the 'Original' sweet pea for it's fragrance which will stop you in your tracks! I like to grow this diminutive sweet pea (it usually only reaches about 4-5 feet tall) along a walk way or close to a sitting area so that you can enjoy its fragrance to the fullest. I find that the flowers don't last in a vase so best enjoyed in your garden. It will go to seed very quickly so deadhead frequently for prolonged blooming. This is the genuine wild sweet pea from which all other sweet peas have been bred.
The seed was collected in Sicily in the 1970s by Dr. Keith Hammett.
Similar to the sweet pea varieties 'Cupani' and 'Matucana'.
Details
Plant type: Hardy annual
Height: 4-5 feet
Plant spacing: 6-8”
Site: full sun (or partial afternoon shade in hotter zones)
Soil & Water: fertile and moist, but well-draining
Pinch: when there are 4 pairs of true leaves
Approx Original Sweet Pea seeds per packet: 10
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Safety: Sweet peas, just like many plants we grow in our gardens, are toxic. Sweet pea seeds and any part of the plant should not be ingested.
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PREORDER ONLY - ROOTRAINERS SHIP OUT IN MID DECEMBER
These are the same Rootrainers I use here at Sweet Pea Gardens. I rely on them season after season to start my sweet peas seeds — and they’ve outlasted every hobby tray I’ve ever tried.
Each set includes one sturdy tray and eight hinged books that open like a little greenhouse journal, revealing strong roots. The design encourages deep root systems, minimizes shock at transplanting, and lasts for years.
This is a professional-grade Rootrainer system — built to withstand repeated use, with heavier plastic and a sturdier design than typical consumer trays.
Includes:
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1 reusable tray (3.5″ deep)
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8 “books” (4 cells per book = 32 cells total)
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Comes ready assembled
Product Details:
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Tray depth: 3.5″ (approx. 8.9 cm)
- Cell depth: 5"
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Cells per book: 4 × 8 books (32 cells total)
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Material: durable, reusable plastic
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Long-lasting professional quality