Quantity: 10 Seeds
 
Description: Nasturtium is a stunning flowering plant with beautiful multi coloured flowers and variated leaves in a unique shape. Both the foliage and the flowers are edible. Leaves have a peppery flavour. Nasturtium is also known as Indian Cress.
 
How to Use?:
Use flowers as garnish for salads and cocktails
Stuff flowers with cream cheese for a show-stopping appetizer
Use leaves in salads
 
Life Cycle: Annual
 
Soil Type: Average soil fertility with well-draining soil. Monitor nitrogen (N) levels as higher nitrogen promotes leaf formation over flower formation.
 
Growing Conditions: Sun to partial shade.
 
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/2" - 1" deep
 
Days to Germination: Germinates in 7 - 14 days. Seeds requires darkness to germinate.
 
Planting Distance: Nasturtium is great for container growing. Sow seeds directly into final grow area or container at least 8" - 12" apart. Thin to one plant per container.
 
Days to Maturity: 55 - 65 days
 
Height when Mature: 18" - 26" 
 
Harvest: Pick individual leaves as soon as the plant becomes established and cut entire stalks as the plant becomes larger.
 
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every month.