Lathyrus chloranthus

Genus: Lathyrus

Species: chloranthus

Family Name: Leguminosae/Fabaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 762K

Hardiness: Hardy, Half Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Type: Climber

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: Green

Flowers: May, June, July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

Soil Type: Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors Autumn-Spring. Sow directly after danger of frost has passed. Prior to sowing soak seed for 24 hours. Drain. Indoors, sow 3 seeds in 8cm pot, 10mm deep into moist well-drained soil. Propagate 20-25°C. Germination takes 7-21 days. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed. Directly, sow into drills of prepared soil, 25mm deep, 8cm spacing.

Growing Instructions

Pinch out the growing points of each stem when 2nd pair leaves have opened for bushier growth.

Cultivation Instructions

Will require a frame on which to climb. 2 plants per frame. Feed and water regularly while growing. Deadhead frequently to prevent seedpods developing and to extend the flowering period.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 22

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.