Sweet peas?

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Hi, me again! I bought 4 different varieties of sweetpeas today and I was wondering, when I plant them outside, will they grow happily together? I'm sure I read somewhere that some varieties don't grow well together...or was this strawberries??? I must be tired.

Also, do runner beans, peas and sweet peas grow well together? My thought was pretty and edible :)
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Harden them off properly and they can go out as soon as this cold period ends, especially if you can give them fleece protection for a couple of weeks. Sweet Peas (mixed), Peas and Runner Beans will do great together and will be good for your rotation - put the greens there next year. I always grow Broad Beans, Sweet Peas and Runner Beans in three parallel rows next to each other and reckon it gives a high insect population and hence a goot set on the Runners.
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Thanks :)
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Dont forget to keep picking the flowers or they will just set seed. The more you pick the more you get.
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