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Nasturtium

€3.45

This is a trailing variety of nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) with single flowers in bright hues of orange, yellow and red. Nasturtium is an edible plant - its leaves and flowers can add a peppery flavour to a salad while its seeds can be used like capers. It is very easy to grow and self-seeds readily, bringing plenty of vibrant colour to the garden as well as nectar for pollinators. Each packet contains approximately 25 organic seeds. More details below.

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Organic Nasturium (Tropaeolum majus) Seeds

Characteristics:

  • Annual (but self-seeds vigorously)
  • Flower colour: orange, red and yellow hues
  • Height: up to 30 cm

Growing schedule: Sow nasturtium seeds from mid-March to August for flowers from May to October. Sow under cover in pots or modules from mid-March or directly outside from May.

Sowing depth: 1cm

Planting distance: 40 x 40cm

Growing conditions: Nasturtiums prefer full sun and moist well-draining soil – but they are tolerant of most conditions. Do not fertilise unless soil is exceptionally poor as they do not do well in soil with high nitrogen.

Ongoing care: Dead-heading will help to encourage blooming. Nasturtiums can continue flowering until the first frost.

Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 25 organic seeds, enough for 20 plants.

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Special Features Pollinator Friendly, Easy Gardening
Life Cycle Annual
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