How to Prolong the Vase Life of Cut Sweet Peas
Pick sweet pea flowers early., Burn the stems., Put them in a vase immediately.
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pick sweet pea flowers early.
Sweet peas destined for indoors should be picked before the flowers are fully open.
Some people suggest waiting until the lowest blossom on the stem has just started to open. -
Step 2: Burn the stems.
Place the base of the stems in a naked flame (a candle is fine).
Alternatively, place them into boiling water for a few minutes. , Stand the sweet peas in a vase filled up to the neck of the stems with cold water. -
Step 3: Put them in a vase immediately.
Detailed Guide
Sweet peas destined for indoors should be picked before the flowers are fully open.
Some people suggest waiting until the lowest blossom on the stem has just started to open.
Place the base of the stems in a naked flame (a candle is fine).
Alternatively, place them into boiling water for a few minutes. , Stand the sweet peas in a vase filled up to the neck of the stems with cold water.
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