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Sweet Pea care requirements
water
Water regularly and deeply, 1–2 inches per week. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid wetting flowers.
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam enriched with compost or well-rotted manure. pH 6.0–7.0 is ideal.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily) promotes flowering; tolerates partial shade in hot climates.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Sweet Pea
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Sweet Pea
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Sweet Pea
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Sweet Pea
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.