'Lorna',

Your questions answered.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.

"Lorna" wrote in message
...
A novice query, so thanks in advance for any advice.

Full of enthusiasm, we recently sowed some sweet pea seeds in one of
those
seed propagator-things, with the clear plastic top (outdoors). We
vaguely
thought they'd grow an inch or two during autumn and winter, then perk
up
ready to be planted out in spring. However, they're now 5 inches tall
and
growing steadily.

Will they keep growing all winter?

No, they will slow down as the weather gets colder.
Snip the tops off so that they are only about 3" tall.




Should we bring them inside? (with or without propagator?)

No. Gradually harden them off and place them in a coldframe when the
weather gets much colder.



Should we just leave them alone and let them completely fill the
propagator?

Definitely not a good idea.


Would a cold frame be helpful?

Yes, when the weather gets much colder.


Cheers!
Lorna