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Sweet pea

SpeciesLathyrus odoratus

Also called sweet pea 'Millennium'

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Sweet pea
Photo: Aftabbanoori · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Days to germination6–10 days

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Waterconsistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation

from Fabaceae · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing6–8 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Height42–54 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Propagationseed

from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Ready whenHalf the flowers on a stem are open. Harvesting flowers increases blooms.

“Half the flowers on a stem are open” — Growing Sweet Peas From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Edible partsstraight from the pod

from Fabaceae · “Fresh beans can be eaten straight from the pod (think green beans)” — 29 Types of Beans Every Home Cook Should Know In 2026

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