{"product_id":"sweet-pea-lunar-blue","title":"Sweet Pea, 'Lunar Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(L. odoratus)\u003c\/em\u003e An Uprising Seeds original. Such a lovely surprise this one is! Beginning as a sport from a 2017 Turquoise Lagoon sweet pea production crop, we saved the seed and replanted in 2018 for seed in 2019. Lunar Blue begins as nearly pure white with very subtle blue iridescence, with the flowers fading \u003cem\u003einto\u003c\/em\u003e light dusty\/antique blues until finally turning a deep, dark tropical sea blue (the tropical blue happens in a vase). \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpectacular\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e colors and scent on a 5' plant. Grandiflora type with shorter stems and a more potent fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e75 days. UO\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":37796189274286,"sku":"SWP-LB-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":37796189307054,"sku":"SWP-LB-100s","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/lunar_blue.jpg?v=1606176710","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/sweet-pea-lunar-blue","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}