Tom Thumb Nasturtium Seeds For Planting (Tropaeolum nanum)
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Tom Thumb nasturtium blend (Tropaeolum nanum) is a vibrant, low-growing annual that adds a splash of color to gardens with its cheerful red, orange, and yellow blooms. These compact plants are ideal for edging borders, filling containers, or brightening rock gardens. Their peppery, edible flowers and leaves enhance salads and garnishes, while their ability to attract pollinators like bees supports garden ecosystems. Nasturtiums also serve as a natural pest deterrent, drawing aphids away from other plants.
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
