Flower pea seeds - the fragrant pea

Common name: Flower Basket. Scientific name: Lathyrus odoratus. Also called: Sweet Pea - Sweet Peas - Fire and Ice. Native homeland: Italy. Description: Dwarf annual plant that grows quickly, not exceeding 30 cm in height, belonging to the genus Lathyrus from the legume family, interconnected and with a pleasant scent, also bearing many flowers. Flower of the Flower Basket: Its flowers have a fragrant scent, medium size, characterized by a blend of attractive pink, purple, and white colors, consisting of wings and a keel, which are overlapping parts of the petals, bearing 4 flowers per stem, with dense flowering in the spring. Uses and benefits: Used for flower bouquets, cultivated for decoration and beautifying gardens and homes. Considered suitable for planting in containers and indoor plant pots. One of the attractive flowers for bees and butterflies. Suitable climate for growing the Flower Basket: Needs sunlight, and although it grows best in moderate or slightly cool weather, this type of Flower Basket is described as the most drought and heat tolerant, and it can withstand slight frost. Suitable soil for growing the Flower Basket: Needs fertile, well-drained, and aerated soil. It coexists with light clay soil. Propagation method of the Flower Basket: Propagates through seeds. Timing for planting the Flower Basket: Planted when the weather is moderate, at the end of summer, and also in spring. How to plant the Flower Basket: Before planting, soak the seeds in water for 24 hours because they are hard seeds. Seeds that remain hard after removing from water can be scarred on the outer layer, taking care not to damage the embryo inside. Slightly moistened with water daily to keep the soil moist, along with weed control, then regular watering during its growth stages.