Nasturtium, Blend (Certified Organic Seeds)

Description: Attractive, sunny mix of yellow, orange, rose and crimson flowers on trailing plants. Delicate lily pad-like leaves are just as attractive as the bright flowers. Edible flowers and foliage are a gourmet treat with flavour reminiscent of peppery watercress. Perfect for hanging baskets, containers or in the garden. Edible flowers and foliage.

USDA Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size:3.54g (1/8 oz)

• General Info
• Germination
• Growing Info
• Growing Indoors

Latin Name:Trapaeolum majus
Main Uses:Edible flower; Flowering herb
Zone Hardiness:Annual (60 days)
Exposure:Full sun
Height:25 cm (10 inches)
Flower Color:Brilliant red, orange, salmon, and yellow flowers
Flowering Time:July – August
Certified Organic:USDA Certified Organic

Germination: 10 – 14 days at 21 C.
Sowing Indoors: 4 – 6 weeks before last frost. Apply Sea Magic from first watering. From second set of true leaves to time of transplanting, alternate between Sea Magic and seed-starting fertilizer (such as Evolve) once per week.
Planting Depth: 1 – 2. Push firmly into soil.
Planting Out: Once all chance of frost has passed. Handle seedlings carefully so as to not break the roots.
Spacing: 3 plants per8″ basket or plant every 10 – 12 inches apart in the garden.
Outdoors: Sow one week passed the last frost date.
Seed Spacing: Every 3. Thin to every 12.

Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required. Nasturtium tolerates most soil types but prefers poor soils.

Watering (Garden):Water daily for the first two weeks post transplanting. Check on plants during hot weather, and water if soil is very dry or plants are wilty.

Growing in Containers:Very well-suited to containers.

Fertilizing (Containers):Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which impair blooming. Choose an organic bloom fertilizer once plants are established.

Watering (Containers):Water deeply as soil becomes dry to the touch. During the hot months, check daily.

Growing in Mixed Planters:Excellent for mixed herb, veggie, or flowering pots.

Harvesting:Harvest leaves and flowers throughout the growing season. Seeds may also be harvested and used as a substitute for capers.

Pruning:Dead-head flowers as they fade.

Garden Companions:Nasturtiums are said to keep whiteflies away from Cucumbers, Cabbages, Cabbage-related veggies, and Beans.

Suitability for Indoors:Can be grown indoors under lights.

What about Grow Lights?Nasturtium can be grown indoors under fluorescent grow lights.

Indoor Container Suggestions:6 – 8″ pots with drainage holes.