Fionnuala Fallon: Homegrown sweet pea is one of the great joys of the summer garden
Q: I grew sweet peas this summer and loved filling the house with their flowers. The plants have finished and I was going to clear them away to the compost heap but noticed a lot of pods on them. Can I collect the seed from these to sow again next spring or is it best to buy fresh seed?Homegrown sweet pea is one of the great joys of the summer garden, not just for the beauty of its delicately pretty flowers but also its powerful perfume, a seductive scent that can fill a room.
For best results as regards germination, chit the seeds by placing them on damp kitchen paper in a sealed, clear plastic container put in a bright cool room for a few days, opening the lid briefly once a day to allow in fresh air.
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