Planting and Growing sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering |
| Toxicity | Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering
Learn more →How to Prune sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
Propagate by seed. Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Learn more →How to Transplant sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
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Learn more →How to Care for sweet pea 'Dave Thomas' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
Grow in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth. Deadhead regularly. See sweetpea cultivation for further information
Learn more →How to Repot sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'
Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling