{"product_id":"sweet-pea-flora-norton","title":"Sweet Pea, 'Flora Norton'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Lathyrus odoratus)\u003c\/em\u003e While most of the attention on sweet peas these days lies with the big exhibition cut-flower Spencers, we do still love the old-fashioned cultivars with their amazing fragrance and delicate flowers set among graceful tangles of vines. \u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 1905, Flora Norton features lovely sky blue blooms, similar in color to the larger ‘Bristol,’ but with all the elegance and subtlety of the grandifloras. Our love of sweet peas is endless. At the height of the season, we do try to simply sit among them or, at the very least, walk more slowly. Alone. Luckily, there are usually many, many, many sweet pea rows. Very, very fragrant... among the very best.\u003cbr\u003e80 days. LS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket 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":37796108566702,"sku":"SWP-FN-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":46535636812009,"sku":"SWP-FN-100s","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/florafinal_1_1.jpg?v=1736975959","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/sweet-pea-flora-norton","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}