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Nasturtium Seeds - Moonlight
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
60 - 80 inches (vining)
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Soft yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
(Tropaeolum Lobbianum Moonlight) - Start this beautiful garden addition from seeds! This annual is a very useful flowering plant very familiar to most gardeners. This climbing plant is one of the best plants for covering fences or walls when given some strings or brush to climb on.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 12 inches
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Lobbianum Moonlight) - Start this beautiful garden addition from seeds! This annual is a very useful flowering plant very familiar to most gardeners. This climbing plant is one of the best plants for covering fences or walls when given some strings or brush to climb on. The plant creates a very pleasing effect when the flower seeds are sown here and there amongst shrubs. As the nasturtium vine grows it attaches to the bushes, climbing over or through them, and the lovely flowers spill out making a charming display. Bloom time is mid-summer through first frost. Tropaeolum Lobbianum grow just as well as Tropaeloum Majus, however the foliage is somewhat smaller, but they flower in great profusion.
Climbing nasturtiums do best when left alone. They will tolerate most any soil type, but prefer not to be fertilized. Keep watered, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Before sowing seeds, soak the seeds overnight in warm water. The next day, plant the flower seeds 1/2 inch deep in an area that gets at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. Have the soil worked so that it's fine and light.
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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