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Post by Amo on Dec 3, 2008 9:45:40 GMT
Oh, and one of this years still bravely hanging on in there! (I must strip them out really  )  |
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Post by farmersboy on Dec 3, 2008 16:15:00 GMT
Oh, and one of this years still bravely hanging on in there! (I must strip them out really ) Blimey Amo,that one just doesnt want to give up,when was it sown? |
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Post by Amo on Dec 3, 2008 17:56:02 GMT
Erm, I bought 5 pots in the reduced bit of homebase for 10p each in about May.  Do you think I've had my moneys worth? |
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Post by farmersboy on Dec 3, 2008 18:07:10 GMT
A bargain i think,Amo  |
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Post by Spruance on Dec 4, 2008 0:58:16 GMT
By the way I haven't forgotten about this thread but 'certain circumstances' at the moment mean that I am unable to get into the garden which makes it rather difficult to post updates. I'll have to see what I have in the archive from previous years.  |
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Post by Spruance on Dec 19, 2008 10:03:57 GMT
On my first foray into the GH yesterday for a month I was pleasantly surprised to find that my sweet peas were growing away very strongly. Of course they all need pinching out so if I feel up to it in the next few days I will have a go and take some photos as well. Repotting is likely to be on the back burner for a while yet though. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 19, 2008 18:23:13 GMT
Thanks for the update Spru, good to see you.I'm glad to hear your sp are surviving, they're made of strong stuff, I'd say they'll be fine for another while until you are feeling a bit more able. |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 19, 2008 18:25:16 GMT
The second lot of sweetpea seeds that I planted are just sprouting. I was beginning to think it was going to be spring sown sweetpeas for me!
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 19, 2008 18:25:52 GMT
;D That's brilliant Jasmine, I'm really pleased for you.
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Post by farmersboy on Dec 19, 2008 18:32:43 GMT
The second lot of sweetpea seeds that I planted are just sprouting. I was beginning to think it was going to be spring sown sweetpeas for me! Are they inside or out,Jas? |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 19, 2008 18:48:15 GMT
They are in my mini plastic greenhouse with the door open, so more out than in!
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Post by andy on Dec 19, 2008 20:09:12 GMT
Well this year, i'm going to still buy germinated plants (about £1 for 10-20 plants) but im going to try to grow them properly in the garden. That means digging deeply, chucking loads of FYM in and trying to remove the tendrils as they appear. Let's see how quick i get bored with that ;D |
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Post by Dr Bill on Dec 19, 2008 21:47:00 GMT
Let's see how quick i get bored with that ;D About 20 minutes if you're anything like me. ;D |
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 20, 2008 10:12:37 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 20, 2008 14:22:30 GMT
Andy you know if you get them for that price it's pretty good going. I've paid £2.50 or so for 25 seeds. When you add up the compost, time effort £1.00 for 10 plants is grand. But it does'nt beat the joy of growing your own from seed.If yours do well then maybe you will save the seed and grow from scratch next year. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 1, 2009 12:12:15 GMT
Could I find this thread today? Anyhow an update on my sp.  |
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Post by Tig on Jan 1, 2009 12:54:13 GMT
Looks like they are doing great lng! I made the mistake of watering mine (in the mini-growhouse) the day before yesterday, they didn't look very happy yesterday or today, think they may have frozen  Fingers crossed they recover if it ever warms up a bit. x Tig |
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Post by dirtyboots on Jan 9, 2009 9:08:37 GMT
Mine are still underground (or eaten by mice!)
I planted outside in November I think.
Soooo pleased that they are not up yet because of this heavy frost -8 here this morning brrrr
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 9, 2009 10:23:04 GMT
Mine don't look very happy....a bit limp looking.
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 11, 2009 11:24:44 GMT
Mine don't look very happy....a bit limp looking. I know the feeling MRH  My sweet peas are looking good,despite the -6 deg of frost we have had  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 11, 2009 11:32:45 GMT
They're looking really strong and healthy FB. I think that after our cold weather they will be even stronger, it just goes to show how hardy they really are.
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 11, 2009 11:32:50 GMT
They look great FB. I had a look at my sweetpeas this morning and about 10 have come up. Think I will be doing some more in spring.  |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 11, 2009 11:40:13 GMT
I may sow some more in the spring to Jas
Yes lng,they are hardy,and as you say the ones outside are now even hardier.
Thats why i like to grow mine outside
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 11, 2009 18:18:38 GMT
I had intended to sow more but as I'm busy buying more plants and seeds than I have room for I may have to think again. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 14, 2009 23:36:30 GMT
My sweet peas in the mini-growhouse have three pairs of leaves now, should I be thinking about pinching them out? Or should I leave them for a while?
x Tig
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 15, 2009 7:09:32 GMT
I never pinch my sweet peas,just let them do their own thing |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 15, 2009 7:19:20 GMT
I'm going to leave mine a while longer Tig, mine are at the same stage as yours.They'll bush out well enough when you do it but if it's a little bit warmer they'll do it quicker as they'll be growing faster by then if you know what I mean. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 15, 2009 15:48:58 GMT
I'll leave them and wait for further instructions then!
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 20, 2009 19:20:31 GMT
Ann Marie Powell says Feb the time to sow sweet peas outside so not too late after all am I FB ;D
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 20, 2009 20:14:18 GMT
You too late to get the best ones Jen,they are the ones sown in the autumn |
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Fingers crossed they recover if it ever warms up a bit.
