How Do You Keep Cut Sweet Peas Fresh

Cut the stems 1 to 2 inches above the original cut while holding them underwater to prevent air bubbles that can block the flow of water in up the stem. Place them in a bucket of water that comes up to the neck of the flowers and set them in a shaded location for several hours or overnight.

How do you make sweet peas last in a vase?

Change out water daily and re-cut stems every other day, this will give you about a good five days of vase life. The vine itself makes for great greenery and interest. Also, cutting some of the vine with the sweet pea stem will give an even longer vase life.

Are sweet peas cut and come again?

Early bloomers like Sweet Peas and Iceland Poppies can be followed with a fast flowering variety such as Pro Cut Sunflowers or Cress. There are three main categories I assign annual cutting varieties to: “Cut and come again” bloomers are true garden workhorses.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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