Monty's Sweet Pea

gutties

What's the thoughts on Monty planting out his Sweet Pea last week?

I would have thought this was too early, as I assumed they would be fairly tender.  Is that not actually the case?

Purplerain

I thought so too. Mine have been moved out to the cold frame, but we are still getting a morning frost so no, mine won't go out till mid to late May.

ColinA

I planted mine over three weeks ago and they are now growing well even thought he weather is cold but they have been outside all winter on the patio in pots

JennyJ

Sweep peas are hardy, but will need acclimatising/hardening off before planting if they've been kept somewhere warm.  I expect Monty had his in a cold frame or even standing in a sheltered place outside before planting them.

punkdoc

They are very hardy, but don't like a cold wind.
My first lot have been out for 2 weeks.

Lyn

Monty probaby sowed them last autumn and kept them outside so they’ll be toughened up by now. 

ladygardener2

After mine have germinated I grow them through the winter in a sheltered spot in their pots. I've planted out 5 lots already over the past month or so and they're doing well. As they've never been inside they did'nt need hardening off.

Dovefromabove

Sweet peas are tough as old boots ... they’ll overwinter outside or can be sown direct in early spring just as vegetable peas can.
As has been said, if they’re growing away well they may need a bit of protection from being buffeted by the wind.