Black Velvet Nasturtium Seeds For Planting (Tropaeolum minus) BULK Pack
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Black velvet nasturtium (Tropaeolum minus) adds striking beauty to gardens with its deep, dark red to near-black flowers and lush green foliage. These compact plants are perfect for borders, containers, or hanging baskets, creating a bold contrast in mixed plantings. Their edible flowers and leaves offer a peppery flavor, enhancing culinary dishes and garnishes. Additionally, they attract pollinators like bees, supporting garden ecosystems.
Seed Count
70 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: To easily germinate nasturtium seeds, soak them in lukewarm water for 8 to 12 hours to soften their thick outer shells. Start indoors in CowPots to transplant easily later on, or wait until early Spring when temperatures are around 65F to direct sow.
SEED PREP
Soak seeds overnight
SOWING DEPTH
1/2" under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Poor Soil
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water Daily
GERMINATION
7 to 10 Days
PLANT HEIGHT
12” to 18” Tall
PLANT WIDTH
12” Spread
PLANT SPACING
12” apart
CUT FLOWER
YES
FLOWER SIZE
2" to 3” blooms
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tropaeolum minus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Tricky to germinate, but easy to grow.
FLOWER COLOR
Dark Burgundy
