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Do sweet peas need to be thinned?
If any have rotted or been eaten, plant more right away because newly sown seeds can catch up quickly to those that have already sprouted. When seedlings are several inches tall, it’s essential to thin them so that they’re 6 to 8 inches apart.
Can you cut back sweet peas?
Cut perennial Lathyrus back to ground level in autumn or, preferably, leave the cutting back until February so the dead stems provide cover for wildlife in winter. Simply pull out and compost annual sweet peas once flowering has finished at the end of summer.
Should I pinch out my sweet peas?
As your seedlings grow they’ll start to become tall and leggy. Encourage them to produce side shoots by pinching out the tips of the plant. Simply nip off the top of the stem with your fingers, just above a set of leaves. This will make each plant much bushier and more robust.
Should I cut pods off sweet peas?
It is very important to deadhead your sweet peas. Look out for seed pods developing and snip them off regularly. This prevents the plants forming seed, which would stop the plants producing flowers. They take energy from the flowers and attach themselves to flower stems and bend them into curves.
How do you get sweet peas out of plant?
To pinch sweet pea plants, wait until they are 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm.) high. Take the growing tip between your forefinger and thumbnail and snip the growing tip off using your nail as your blade. Pinching out sweet peas will force the plant hormones called auxins to move to the side or auxiliary tips.
When to pinch the tips of sweet peas?
To pinch sweet pea plants, wait until they are 4 to 8 inches high. Take the growing tip between your forefinger and thumbnail and snip the growing tip off using your nail as your blade. Pinching out sweet peas will force the plant hormones called auxins to move to the side or auxiliary tips.
How tall do sweet peas need to be before you cut them off?
Once the peas have sprouted to 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm.) high, the seedlings should be thinned to 5 or 6 inches (12.5 to 15 cm.) apart. To pinch sweet pea plants, wait until they are 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm.) high. Take the growing tip between your forefinger and thumbnail and snip the growing tip off using your nail as your blade.
What’s the best way to trim back a sweet pea vine?
Clip off any dead or damaged leaves. Prune off the top of the central vine if you wish to limit its height. Use your clippers and cut just above a lateral vine or bud.