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Black Velvet Nasturtium Seeds For Planting (Tropaeolum minus)
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Black Velvet Nasturtium Seeds For Planting (Tropaeolum minus)

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ALL ABOUT THESE NASTURTIUMS

SEED COUNT
70 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED
YES

ORGANIC
NO

UNTREATED
YES

NON-GMO
YES

POLLINATORS
YES

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.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS 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

FLOWER COLOR
Dark Burgundy

FLOWER SIZE
2" to 3” blooms

SEASON
Annual

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tropaeolum minus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Tricky to germinate, but easy to grow.

CUT FLOWER
YES

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?
ALL ABOUT THESE NASTURTIUMS

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 POLLINATEDED
YES

ORGANIC
NO

HEIRLOOM
YES

UNTREATED
YES

LURES POLLINATORS
YES

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS 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

FLOWER COLOR
Dark Burgundy

FLOWER SIZE
2" to 3” blooms

SEASON
Annual

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tropaeolum minus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Tricky to germinate, but easy to grow.

CUT FLOWER
YES

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

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