Tropaeolum majus
| 25 Seeds |
A delicious creamy butter light shade of yellow. A semi-double propeller like flower that is held well above a rich green foliage. Height 10-12 inches. Nasturtiums attract many beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies and bees. Feed and deadhead to prolong the flowering period. Can also be grown in containers and will need a supporting frame. Some like to add to their salads, has an intense peppery flavour.
Package 25 seeds.
How to Grow Nasturtiums From Seeds |
| Indoor Sowing - Seeds can take up to two weeks to sprout, although they often germinate within seven days if prepared properly before planting.
- Use individual 2- to 3-inch-diameter seedling pots or a larger seedling tray. Pots and trays must have drainage holes so the excess water can drain out.
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- Water the soil before you plant so it's moist.
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- Sow a single seed per pot, or plant the seeds 2 inches apart in rows set 2 inches apart in a tray.
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- Large nasturtium seeds require deep planting, so plant the seeds 1/2- to 1-inch deep in the pots.
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- Keeping the soil temperature near 70 degrees Fahrenheit and maintaining even moisture encourages quick germination.
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| Outdoor Sowing - It's possible to sow nasturtium seeds directly in the garden bed if you prepare the soil first.
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- Nasturtiums have few soil needs. Choose a well-drained bed that receives at least six hours of sunlight daily and work up to 2 inches of compost into it first to improve drainage and quality.
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- Once prepared, plant the seeds 1/2- to 1-inch deep and space them 3 inches apart.
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- The soil will require watering so the top 6 inches remains moist. Once the nasturtiums sprout, thin the plants so they have 8 to 10 inches of space on all sides.
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