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Sweetpeas care requirements
water
Water regularly and deeply; 1–1.5 inches per week. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam with pH 6.0–7.0. Enrich with compost or aged manure before planting. Good structure supports vigorous growth and deep root development.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily) essential for flowering and pod production. Some afternoon shade tolerated in hot climates.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Sweetpeas
- fiber_manual_recordFuzzy grey-brown mould on flowers, leaves, or stems
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots that turn brown and mushy
- fiber_manual_recordBlighted flower buds that fail to open
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Common causes in Sweetpeas
Caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea (grey mould), which thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation, often spreading rapidly on damaged or ageing plant tissue.
healing
How to treat botrytis blight in Sweetpeas
Remove and destroy all affected plant material immediately, improve airflow around the plant, and apply a fungicide labelled for Botrytis if the infection is spreading.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Sweetpeas
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.