Fruits

Spurred butterfly pea is a host plant for two butterfly species, the long-tailed skipper and the cloudywing skipper. That makes it an attractive plant for… Read More »Is Butterfly Pea A Host Plant?

Sweet peas are hardy plants and can be sown indoors between October and March. To help germination you can soak your seeds in tepid water… Read More »Can You Grow Sweet Peas Indoors?

But the climber is commonly cultivated for its attractive azure flowers with winged petals and light markings, which only last 24 hours. Its flat pods… Read More »How Long Can Butterfly Pea Flower Last?

How-to guide Prepare the cardboard rolls you want to use. Fill the cardboard rolls with compost (any type you have will do). Take your chosen… Read More »How Do You Grow Sweet Peas In Toilet Rolls?

Do Sweet Peas produce pods that you can eat like the ones you find in the grocery store? Although the seed pods look like Snap… Read More »Can You Use The Seed Pods From Sweet Peas?

Bring the seedpods indoors and remove the seeds from the pods. Line a flat surface, such as a countertop or cookie sheet, with newspaper and… Read More »Can You Dry Out Sweet Pea Seeds?

Pea shoots can be grown indoors or outdoors, while plants for pea pods can be grown outdoors only. What’s more, you can grow pea shoots… Read More »Can You Grow Pea Shoots Indoors?

Still, peas generally prefer cooler weather and grow well in a cool spring. Make a flat-bottomed trench 5cm (2in) deep and 15cm (6in) wide –… Read More »How Deep Do You Sow Peas?

The answer is yes. Growing peas indoors requires plenty of light and a bit of commitment but, in time, you will be enjoying fresh pods… Read More »Can You Grow Peas Indoors In Winter?

Some seeds, like Pansies or perennial Sweet Peas, need special treatment to be able to break dormancy and germinate! If you have wondered why you… Read More »Do Pea Seeds Need Cold Stratification?