(Lathyrus odoratus) Sweet Pea Black Knight - Deep maroon, with the upper side of the wings a little more purple (I'm not a good enough photographer to do the colour justice). One of the darkest early varieties. Eckford 1898.

1. Autumn Sowing
   
   The the most desirable regime for exhibition quality blooms is autumn sowing. This can be tricky in the north if October…
2. Winter Sowing
   
   Sowing indoors in late December or early January can yield very good results. Sow in late December or early Janua…
3. Spring Sowing
   
   Sowing sweet peas in the spring is by far the easiest way of growing. There is no need to keep the seeds under glass, ho…