Home > Question >

How often should I water my sweet peas?

Our Advice:

Sweet peas require consistent moisture to thrive, but it's important not to overwater them as this can lead to root rot. It's best to water them deeply once a week, and more frequently during periods of drought or hot weather. Check the soil moisture regularly by inserting your finger into the soil to a depth of around 2 inches. If it feels dry at this depth, it's time to water. Water at the base of the plant rather than on the leaves to avoid the risk of disease.

Gardening Expert: Steve Bradley

This video may also help:

Here are some related questions:

Not what you are looking for?

If you can't find what you are looking for on the website then you can ask one of our experts. To get in touch with us Click Here

We will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

Here is some more information for you:

Did you find this answer useful? Subscribe to our newsletter for gardeing news, projects, special offers and competitions.

Ask another gardening question:

Learn More About Pests and Diseases

Gardening Projects for October

---

How to protect bulbs in the garden

How to: New orchids from old

How to lift Dahlias

How to: Maintenance Pruning

Latest Gardening Videos

---

How to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs

Moving House and Taking the Garden with You | Garden Ideas | Val Bradley

How do I treat liverwort?

Digging Up Sweet Potatoes

Growing Geraniums

When is the best time to prune my bottle brush plant?

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne, Australia

Powerscourt Gardens
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo, Japan

Vallarta Botanical Garden
Vallarta, Mexico

Medellin Botanical Garden
Medellin, Columbia