Jewel Mixture Nasturtium Seeds For Planting (Tropaeolum nanum)
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basic information
Nasturtium Jewel Blend (Tropaeolum nanum) adds vibrant pops of red, orange, and yellow to gardens with its compact, cheerful blooms. These versatile plants serve multiple purposes: their edible flowers and leaves offer a peppery flavor for culinary use, while their bright colors attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, boosting garden biodiversity. They also act as natural pest repellents, deterring aphids and other unwanted insects, making them a valuable companion plant in ornamental and vegetable gardens.
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
NO
FLOWER SIZE
2" to 3” blooms
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tropaeolum nanum
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Tricky to germinate, but easy to grow.
FLOWER COLOR
Mixed Colors
