Nasturtium Seeds
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Description:
Nasturtium is a flowering plant known for its vibrant and edible flowers and leaves. Nasturtium is an annual plant that belongs to the Tropaeolaceae family, native to the Andes region in South America, specifically Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia. It features round, shield-shaped leaves that grow on long trailing or climbing stems. The leaves can vary in colour, ranging from light green to deep blue-green, and sometimes variegated. Nasturtium produces colourful and trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and red. The flowers often have a distinctively peppery aroma and, along with the young leaves, are popular for their edible qualities. Nasturtium is known for its trailing growth habit, making it a great choice for ground cover, wallflowers and/or hanging over pots.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate to warm climates.
Position: full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flower production; can tolerate some shade but may produce fewer flowers in shaded conditions.
Soil: well-draining, moderately fertile soil although can adapt to dry to mesic sandy or loamy soil; ideal soil pH should ideally be slightly acidic to neutral, ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.
Water: moderate water needs; prefers consistently moist soil but is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30cm) apart, depending on the specific variety and growth habit.
Propagation: sow the seeds at least twice their width deep (or up to 5 to 10cm) to establish strong root hold. Sow them directly into the garden bed or seed flat/pots after the last frost date (spring or summer). Once established, nasturtium can be a prolific self-seeder.
TIP: protect seed from rodent as they tend to like to dig them up and eat them
Harvest:
Flowers: harvest the flowers when they are fully open and at their peak bloom. Gently pluck the flowers from the stem, removing the base of the flower where it attaches to the stem.
Leaves: harvest the leaves throughout the growing season when they are young and tender.
10 seeds per pack
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Description:
Nasturtium is a flowering plant known for its vibrant and edible flowers and leaves. Nasturtium is an annual plant that belongs to the Tropaeolaceae family, native to the Andes region in South America, specifically Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia. It features round, shield-shaped leaves that grow on long trailing or climbing stems. The leaves can vary in colour, ranging from light green to deep blue-green, and sometimes variegated. Nasturtium produces colourful and trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and red. The flowers often have a distinctively peppery aroma and, along with the young leaves, are popular for their edible qualities. Nasturtium is known for its trailing growth habit, making it a great choice for ground cover, wallflowers and/or hanging over pots.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate to warm climates.
Position: full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flower production; can tolerate some shade but may produce fewer flowers in shaded conditions.
Soil: well-draining, moderately fertile soil although can adapt to dry to mesic sandy or loamy soil; ideal soil pH should ideally be slightly acidic to neutral, ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.
Water: moderate water needs; prefers consistently moist soil but is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30cm) apart, depending on the specific variety and growth habit.
Propagation: sow the seeds at least twice their width deep (or up to 5 to 10cm) to establish strong root hold. Sow them directly into the garden bed or seed flat/pots after the last frost date (spring or summer). Once established, nasturtium can be a prolific self-seeder.
TIP: protect seed from rodent as they tend to like to dig them up and eat them
Harvest:
Flowers: harvest the flowers when they are fully open and at their peak bloom. Gently pluck the flowers from the stem, removing the base of the flower where it attaches to the stem.
Leaves: harvest the leaves throughout the growing season when they are young and tender.
10 seeds per pack
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Description:
Nasturtium is a flowering plant known for its vibrant and edible flowers and leaves. Nasturtium is an annual plant that belongs to the Tropaeolaceae family, native to the Andes region in South America, specifically Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia. It features round, shield-shaped leaves that grow on long trailing or climbing stems. The leaves can vary in colour, ranging from light green to deep blue-green, and sometimes variegated. Nasturtium produces colourful and trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and red. The flowers often have a distinctively peppery aroma and, along with the young leaves, are popular for their edible qualities. Nasturtium is known for its trailing growth habit, making it a great choice for ground cover, wallflowers and/or hanging over pots.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate to warm climates.
Position: full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flower production; can tolerate some shade but may produce fewer flowers in shaded conditions.
Soil: well-draining, moderately fertile soil although can adapt to dry to mesic sandy or loamy soil; ideal soil pH should ideally be slightly acidic to neutral, ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.
Water: moderate water needs; prefers consistently moist soil but is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30cm) apart, depending on the specific variety and growth habit.
Propagation: sow the seeds at least twice their width deep (or up to 5 to 10cm) to establish strong root hold. Sow them directly into the garden bed or seed flat/pots after the last frost date (spring or summer). Once established, nasturtium can be a prolific self-seeder.
TIP: protect seed from rodent as they tend to like to dig them up and eat them
Harvest:
Flowers: harvest the flowers when they are fully open and at their peak bloom. Gently pluck the flowers from the stem, removing the base of the flower where it attaches to the stem.
Leaves: harvest the leaves throughout the growing season when they are young and tender.
10 seeds per pack