How to Grow Sweet Peas and Morning Glories
Ipomea cv. Morning Glory is a simple to grow vine, and it comes in an array of vibrant colors and strong fragrance, depending on the variety. Lathyrus odoratus cv. Sweet Pea makes a good companion, offering fragrant and delicate blossoms. Morning glories do prefer a bit more sun than sweet peas, but they will tolerate shade. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Soil
- Manure
- Water
- Sweet pea seeds
- Gardening tools
- Trellis/arbor/stakes
- Morning glory seeds
- Fertilizer
- Mulch
Instructions
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Sweet Pea
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Prepare your soil. Dig at least one foot into the ground, and amend it with manure. Water thoroughly. Choose a place near a plant like squash or beans for partial shade.
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Soak your sweet pea seeds overnight before planting. Sew them about two inches deep in the ground next to a trellis, arbor or stakes.
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Water your sweet pea seedlings every several days, keeping the soil moist but not wet. Pinch the tips when the peas grow four or five inches tall for a stronger plant and more stems.
Morning glory
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Prepare your soil similarly to the soil for your sweet peas. Choose a spot in full sun.
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Soak the morning glory seed overnight, as with the sweet peas. Nicking the hard seed coat also helps the seed absorb water.
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Sow seeds, and cover them with 1/4 inch of soil, spreading them six inches apart. Water thoroughly. Water every few days, never letting the soil dry out completely.
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Apply a well-balanced fertilizer monthly, and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
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Tips & Warnings
Plant sweet pea early in colder zones, starting the seeds indoors and moving them outside or planting them two inches deep as soon as the ground thaws.
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