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Sweet Pea Seedpods Tips On Collecting Seeds From Sweet Peas

Sweet Pea Seedpods Tips On Collecting Seeds From Sweet Peas

Collecting seeds from sweet peas is easy. Bring the seedpods indoors and remove the seeds from the pods. Line a flat surface, such as a countertop or cookie sheet, with newspaper and let the seeds dry for about three days. Once dry, put them in a freezer bag or Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid to keep them dry.

  1. How do you get seeds from sweet peas?
  2. How do you harvest and store sweet pea seeds?
  3. Is it necessary to soak sweet pea seeds?

How do you get seeds from sweet peas?

Saving sweet pea seeds

Seed can be collected in early September. Leave the seed pods on the plants until they have turned a paper bag colour. Collect them on a dry day, remove them from their pods and store in paper bags in a dry place until you a ready to sow them.

How do you harvest and store sweet pea seeds?

Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.

Close the flap and label the envelope with the type of seeds and the date. Store the seeds somewhere cool and dark until you're ready to plant them in the spring. When dried and stored properly, sweet pea seeds will last between one and three years.

Is it necessary to soak sweet pea seeds?

Many people recommend soaking seeds overnight before sowing to help them germinate. This is because some varieties have a hard outer shell. However, others suggest that soaking may lead to weaker plants. Generally, sweet peas should germinate fine without any treatment.

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