Sweet peas

I think you need sweet peas that are specifically for hanging baskets. You can do ordinary culinary peas in a basket to eat the pea shoots but you need a low growing variety.

Yes, you need a variety which is specifically for hanging baskets. The ordinary ones won’t be suitable, too tall/long.

My dear friend (I) used to grow them in pots, hanging baskets etc. She loved her sweet peas. Wish she was still with us. I would have asked her for a few tips and passed them on to you.🥲

I bought some sweet pea plants, specifically for hanging baskets, a few years ago, but they were very disappointing despite dead-heading every day. I won't be bothering again.

My experience has been they do much better in the soil, their roots need more room than even a large pot provides

I’ve just bought a packet off EBay. Apparently they will also grow in containers and are good for groundcover. Also sweet perfume. We shall see.

Absolutely, growing sweet peas in a hanging basket is not only possible but can be quite charming! Ensure your basket has good drainage, use a quality potting mix, and provide support for the vines. Regular watering and deadheading will promote more blooms. Give it a try, and enjoy your sweet peas cascading down in a unique display!