Growbags

Hi & Welcome Warbaby.
I grow sweet peas in 16" pots with canes & net, in very humus rich soil as they are hungry plants. They are only successful as Palustris says if you can give them the water & feed they need. I also use swell gell as well to help with that. They also live near the tap.!! Oh & you must be really religious about dead heading them because if any set seed you have had it.. :confused: Generally no more flowers after that. :( So all in all possible if you can give them the time & attention they need, I would say.. Good luck..!!

[ 01. January 2006, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: Marley Farley ]

 

Hi Warbaby,
I think a raised bed is a great idea. Be sure to put good drianage in then back fill with a good mix of humus rich soil. Maybe the slugs & snails will be slower to find your sweetpeas up there too..!! Just remember, don't let them dry out & when flowering remove all old flower heads before the seeds form..! Good luck & send us a photo when in flower.. :D

 

Hi Warbaby,
Purchasing young plants is a good idea, make sure you harden them off properly as the garden centres start selling them quite early very often. I am sure you will do well, if you watched your husband in the garden I am sure you will suprise yourself with what you do remember when the time comes for various plants. I am sure your determination to do these things will help too. There are plenty of us hear who will be ready & willing to give advice or chat I am sure. Let us know how it is going, good k
luck..