{"product_id":"sweet-pea-ella-mountbatten","title":"Sweet Pea, 'Ella Mountbatten'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(L. odoratus) \u003c\/em\u003e'Ella Mountbatten' was the immediate suggestion from sweet pea grower Twozdai Hulse of Lunaseed farm, when I went into a wistful rant last year about how I wanted more tropical beach party vibes in our floral spectrum, and with its bicolor pink and lavender blooms it delivers just that to our temperate northern fields. Huge and wonderfully scented blooms with cutting-length stems.\u003cbr\u003e80 days. LS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePkt: 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors in late Winter (6-7 weeks before the last frost). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or Direct Sow in early Spring. If direct sown, it is crucial to maintain consistent soil moisture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003eFor uniform germination, we like to soak seeds overnight prior to sowing. Nick any seeds that do not swell, and then continue to rinse and drain (twice\/day) until roots just start to appear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-8\" in rows 5' apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-14 days @ soil temp 50-55F. \u003cbr\u003eSweet peas do best in cool soil and temperatures. \u003cbr\u003eA lot of green growth occurs in the 30-55F range, and the plants can definitely handle temperatures down into the 20s! \u003cbr\u003e70F is the optimal temperature for blooming. Sow early for early blooms, or we've found success planting in areas that will see some afternoon shade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to mostly full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate-rich. Prefers rich, evenly moist, and well-drained soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant gently to avoid root disturbance, and keep soil level at a similar height \u0026amp; evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStake or provide netting to keep them upright and tidy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough they will likely branch independently, to \u003cem\u003eencourage\u003c\/em\u003e branching, pinch at 6\" tall to the third leaf node. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead to encourage blooms and discourage seed set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStiff cut stems, with 2 unopened buds, have a 4-5 day vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":48057944899817,"sku":"SWP-EM-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":48057944932585,"sku":"SWP-EM-100s","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/files\/EllaMountbatten.jpg?v=1737006571","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/sweet-pea-ella-mountbatten","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}