农场起源与历程
“美国香豌豆花园 Sweet Pea Gardens”是一家位于美国华盛顿州的家族香豌豆农场，专门种植和销售传家宝香豌豆种子。农场最初在加利福尼亚州塞瓦斯托波尔创立，后于2020年迁移至华盛顿州切哈利斯。创始人是一对夫妻，他们与家人和朋友一起经营这个小型农场，致力于种植和保护稀有、芳香的传家宝香豌豆品种。农场曾被《生活杂志》和其他书籍收录介绍，是美国香豌豆协会的会员。
香豌豆种植与品种
香豌豆（Lathyrus odoratus）是豆科香豌豆属的一年生攀缘植物，原产于西西里岛、塞浦路斯、南意大利和爱琴海岛屿。农场培育数十种香豌豆品种，包括 Apricot Queen（杏黄皇后）、Mrs Bernard Jones（琼斯夫人）、Mollie Rilstone（莫莉·里尔斯通）、Charlie’s Angel（查理的天使）、Clotted Cream（凝脂奶油）、Erewhon（埃雷翁）、Chocolate Flake（巧克力斑）、Wedding Day（婚礼日）等。2026年新品包括 Zorija Rose（佐丽雅玫瑰）和 Ed Fincham 等稀有品种。每种种子价格约5.75至6.15美元，部分热门品种已售罄。
产品与服务
农场提供丰富的香豌豆种子产品线，包括稀有品种、传家宝品种和芳香品种。种子按粒销售，部分品种支持批发订购。农场还提供香豌豆种植指南和技巧，帮助新手园丁掌握最佳播种时间。种植要点包括：使用 Rootrainers 育苗盘可以获得更健康的根系，幼苗需要充足光照，适时搭架帮助攀爬。此外，农场还销售手工制作的复古工业风花瓶等园艺配件产品。
质量保证与认证
作为美国香豌豆协会会员，Sweet Pea Gardens 致力于保护和推广香豌豆文化。农场专注于传家宝品种的保护，确保这些具有历史价值的稀有品种得以延续。所有种子在农场本地种植和收获，保证品种纯正和质量上乘。农场还提供在线大师班课程，在实际温室中录制，帮助爱好者深入了解香豌豆种植技巧。
官方网站：https://sweetpeagardens.com/
Farm Origins and History
Sweet Pea Gardens is a family-run sweet pea farm located in Chehalis, Washington, specializing in growing and selling heirloom sweet pea seeds. The farm was originally established in Sebastopol, California, and relocated to Washington state in 2020. Founded by a husband and wife team with help from friends and family, the farm is dedicated to cultivating and preserving rare and fragrant heirloom sweet pea varieties. The farm has been featured in Life magazine and other publications, and is a member of the American Sweet Pea Society.
Sweet Pea Cultivation and Varieties
Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is an annual climbing plant in the genus Lathyrus within the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to Sicily, Cyprus, southern Italy, and the Aegean Islands. The farm cultivates dozens of sweet pea varieties including Apricot Queen, Mrs Bernard Jones, Mollie Rilstone, Charlie’s Angel, Clotted Cream, Erewhon, Chocolate Flake, Wedding Day, and new 2026 introductions such as Zorija Rose and Ed Fincham. Seeds are priced between $5.75 and $6.15 each, with some popular varieties already sold out.
Products and Services
The farm offers a diverse range of sweet pea seed products including rare varieties, heirloom strains, and fragrant cultivars. Seeds are sold individually, with wholesale ordering available for certain varieties. The farm also provides sweet pea growing guides and tips to help novice gardeners master optimal planting timing. Key cultivation advice includes using Rootrainers seed trays for healthier root systems, providing adequate light for seedlings, and installing trellises at the right time to support climbing growth. Additionally, the farm sells handcrafted vintage industrial-style vases and other garden accessories.
Quality Assurance and Membership
As a member of the American Sweet Pea Society, Sweet Pea Gardens is committed to preserving and promoting sweet pea culture. The farm focuses on heirloom variety conservation, ensuring that these historically valuable rare varieties continue to thrive. All seeds are grown and harvested locally on the farm, guaranteeing variety authenticity and superior quality. The farm also offers online masterclass courses filmed in their working greenhouse, helping enthusiasts gain deeper knowledge of sweet pea cultivation techniques.
