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For instance, when it comes to tips on growing sweet pea from seed, you will often be advised to soak the seed overnight to assist germination. Not true, says Hammett.

Instead, I’ve ordered from Sweet Pea Gardens, Johnny’s, and Select Seeds also sells them; some years Floret has them. I got some from eBay this year, so keep your options open.

Sweet pea seeds can be directly sown outdoors in early April and should be clustered together in groups of 3 or so; you can thin out any weaker members of the crop once they’ve germinated.

Sweet peas like to grow their roots long - and they don't like being disturbed. So the best way of keeping them happy is to fill toilet rolls with compost - and then place on a seed tray.