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"Plantia Q&A" introduces plant information and how to grow them in a Q&A format. We introduce the key points and questions of how to grow plants in an easy-to-understand manner for gardening veterans, beginners, and those who are thinking of starting gardening. This time, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about how to grow "sweet peas". ▼Chapter list Sweet peas are a legume plant. They are characterized by their gorgeous flowers, which are likened to butterflies and dresses. They are popular as delicate flowers that decorate spring gardens. In addition to spring-like pink and white, the petal colors vary from red, purple, orange, and bicolor. There are not only spring-blooming varieties, but also summer-blooming and winter-blooming varieties. " Next is the first frequently asked question. "What should I be careful of when growing them from seedlings? Are there any problems with continuous cropping?" Pot seedlings are available from late autumn to early spring. The best time to plant them is November to December. If the vines grow long, it will be difficult to plant them. When planting multiple plants, leave 30cm between each plant. Sweet peas have a taproot, so if the roots are damaged, they will not take root well. When removing the seedlings from the pot, be careful not to disturb the root ball. Also, many legume plants like sweet peas do not like to be planted continuously. When planting in the ground, choose a place where legumes have not been grown for more than a year. The second frequently asked question is: "What are the key points for growing from seeds? When and how?" Spring-flowering sweet peas are sown from late September to November. The optimum temperature for germination is 15℃ to 20℃. Sweet pea seeds are hard, so water them before sowing them. When absorbing water, soak the seeds in water and let them absorb water for half a day to a day. After removing the seeds that have swelled with water, sow them directly in pots or flower beds, or sow them in seedling pots to grow. For seeds that have not swelled, use a cutter or similar tool to scratch the seed coat to make them easier to germinate. Gently cover with about 1cm of soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the location where you plan to grow them from the beginning so that you do not damage the roots when you replant them later. The third frequently asked question is, "When should I prune them? When and how?" Sweet peas are vines, and long tendrils grow from the stems and wrap around the surrounding objects. If left alone, the vines will grow longer than necessary. Guide the vines diligently to keep the overall shape in order to grow. If planted in the ground, a fence or net is recommended, and if planted in a pot, a support is recommended. Sweet peas produce many flowers on one plant. Diligently pick off the flowers that have finished blooming. If left alone, the nutrients will be taken up to make seeds, and there will be no nutrients left to bloom the next flower. Cut off the flower stalks from the base. Finally, Here is some basic information on how to grow sweet peas. Water sparingly and on the dry side. When the plant starts to grow in spring, give it plenty of water. If you give it too much fertilizer, the flowers will not bloom well and the leaves will stand out. Use a small amount of fertilizer. For pests and diseases, be careful of spider mites on the undersides of the leaves and aphids on the new shoots. If it gets humid or steamy during the rainy season, it can develop powdery mildew. " Did you enjoy the video? We will also answer other common questions about plants. Please subscribe to our channel.