CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Water when topsoil is dry; keep soil slightly moist during growing period
4.Sunlight – Full sun to light partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 5 to 6 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Light to medium green, pinnate leaves
4.Flowers – Fragrant, pea-like flowers in a wide range of colors
5.Type – Annual flowering vine
6.Feed – Use a balanced fertilizer or compost every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; prefers consistently moist, but not soggy, soil
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining loamy soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for vigorous growth and more blooms
10.Suitable Temperature – 55°F–75°F (13°C–24°C); cooler temperatures enhance flowering

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING
1.Choose a cool-season location with full sun and well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole as wide as the net pot and of equal depth.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and gently press around the base.
5.Water well and provide a support structure or trellis.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
2.Common Names: Sweet Pea, Garden Sweet Pea
3.Hindi: मीठी मटर (Mīṭhī Maṭar)
4.Tamil: இனிப்பான பட்டாணி (Iṉippāṉ Paṭṭāṇi)
5.Telugu: తీపి శనగ (Tīpi Śanaga)
6.Kannada: ಸಿಹಿ ಅವರೆ (Sihi Avare)
7.Marathi: गोड वाटाणा (Goḍ Vāṭāṇā)
8.Malayalam: മധുര പയറുകൾ (Madhura Payarukaḷ)