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A few weeks ago I sowed some perennial sweet pea seeds, but none have germinated. I never have any problems getting the annual sweet pea seeds to germinate, so if anyone has any tips for the perennial ones, I'd be grateful.
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Hill of Beans updated April 18th -
I think they need to be frozen first (as they would be if they were left to self seed) Someone told me to gently rub the seed with sandpaper or nick the casing to break dormancy but, having said that, I have never managed to grow any so...A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)
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They don't need any special treatment but do take a lot longer to germinate than annual ones - no idea why. When I've grown them in the past I've just been on the point of throwing them away when they've popped through the soil.
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OK, I guess I'll give it a bit longer and if that doesn't work, I'll try one (or all!) of the scarification techniques. Thanks.Hill of Beans updated April 18thComment
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I've also had problems and this has been fresh seed. I might try a few methods, and also pop a few into the heated prop once all the other seedlings are out.
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A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)
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