Monty Don is telling us to sow sweet peas this month – it's the key to stronger flowers that last longer

Pink sweet pea flowers growing in garden.

Grown for their gorgeous fragrance and cut flowers, sweet peas are an ever-popular choice for gardeners. If you've been wondering when to sow sweet peas, the fun starts sooner than you'd think.

Whether you're planning to grow sweet peas in pots or the ground, timing is everything when it comes to growing sweet peas from seed. Luckily, Monty Don's gardening wisdom is here to save the day again – and he says you should be sowing your sweet peas right now.