Double Gleam Nasturtium Seeds For Planting (Tropaeolum majus)
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Double gleam nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) adds vibrant color to gardens with its bright, double-flowered blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and red. These versatile plants serve multiple purposes, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while repelling pests such as aphids. Their edible flowers and leaves offer a peppery flavor, perfect for garnishing salads or adding zest to dishes. In the garden, they create stunning displays in borders, containers, or as ground cover, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
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
60” Spread
PLANT SPACING
12” apart
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
2" to 3” blooms
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tropaeolum majus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Tricky to germinate, but easy to grow.
FLOWER COLOR
Mixed Colors
