Is Annual Sweet Pea toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Annual Sweet Pea is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Annual Sweet Pea?

Annual Sweet Pea does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Annual Sweet Pea?

Annual Sweet Pea is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Can Annual Sweet Pea be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Annual Sweet Pea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Annual Sweet Pea easy to care for?

Annual Sweet Pea is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Annual Sweet Pea?

Annual Sweet Pea prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Annual Sweet Pea need?

Annual Sweet Pea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

sweet pea

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lathyrus odoratus

Genus

Lathyrus

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Annual Sweet Pea

Water

How often to water your Annual Sweet Pea

Annual Sweet Pea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Baltimore, Maryland

31% Very Low

Growing Annual Sweet Pea in Baltimore right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 27th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Baltimore is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determi…

Sunlight will increase by 31.1% ☀️

January 25th, 2023

Baltimore is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Baltimore is expected to increase by 31.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.9 megajoules of energy per m…

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

January 24th, 2023

This month, Baltimore is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.2 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Annual Sweet Pea: 1ft from a window

Annual Sweet Pea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Baltimore, Maryland ⛅.

Annual Sweet Pea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Annual Sweet Pea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Annual Sweet Pea: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Annual Sweet Pea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Annual Sweet Pea

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 27th, 2023

The growing potential in Baltimore is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to rep…

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Annual Sweet Pea is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors