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Nasturtium Seeds - Mix
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
14 - 16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
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(Tropaeolum Majus Jewel Mix) - Few flowers light up the garden like nasturtiums do! Grow this lovely annual from flower seeds and have blooms from June until first frost. The Jewel mix blossoms are 2 - 3 inches across and come in shades of red, orange and yellow.MORE NASTURTIUM OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant or 3 1/2 pounds per 1,000 square feet or 150 pou...more 1 - 2 seeds per plant or 3 1/2 pounds per 1,000 square feet or 150 pounds per acre...less
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 12 inches
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus Jewel Mix) - Few flowers light up the garden like nasturtiums do! Grow this lovely annual from flower seeds and have blooms from June until first frost. The Jewel mix blossoms are 2 - 3 inches across and come in shades of red, orange and yellow. The leaves are rounded or shaped like a shield and have a central leaf stalk. The leaves, flowers and seeds are edible, with the leaves having a peppery flavor which makes a great addition to your salads. The seeds were actually used as a pepper substitute during WWII, or you can pickle the seeds when they are still green.
Common Questions
Are the flowers edible?
Yes, flowers have a peppery taste and are used to garnish salads or other dishes. Young leaves have a flavor like watercress and are good in salads.
Why didn’t my nasturtiums flower?
Nasturtiums like a poor soil so be very careful not to over fertilize the plants. The result is pretty plants but no flowers.
Why didn’t my seeds germinate?
Nasturtiums have a thick seed coat and should be soaked or filed with a nail file before sowing to aid in germination.
Do nasturtiums attract pollinators to my garden?
Yes, nasturtiums attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators are drawn to these flowers.
What plants will benefit from using nasturtiums as a companion plant?
Nasturtiums make a good companion for: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, kale, kohlrabi, pumpkins, radish, squash, tomato, and potato.
What are some recommended flowers to plant with nasturtiums?
Sunflowers, lavender, marigold, cosmos, zinnia and asters all look lovely and grow well with nasturtiums.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
Yes, to prolong your bloom season you will need to deadhead the flowers.
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