Alaska Gold Nasturtium Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these seeds, rub one side of each seed lightly with sandpaper and soak them in warm water overnight. Mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes place within 7-14 days.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though they flourish with occasional watering in especially dry weather, mature plants tolerate some drought in addition to growing in poor or sandy soil. Avoid fertilizing, since this tends to produce abundant foliage and few blooms. Deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant may self-seed, and attracts bees. It performs well as a container plant.
Harvesting: Though these blossoms do not last long as cut flowers, the entire plant is edible. Young leaves make excellent fresh greens, while the blossoms are often used as a garnish.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the round seeds will develop in pairs in the dried flower head. Gather them as soon as they easily come loose from the stem. Spread the seed out to dry completely. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Tropaeolum nanum
Species Origin: Introduced US Flower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 220
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
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12 days ago I received an email stating that Alaska Gold Nasturtium seeds were available, so I browsed and then ordered, those seeds plus some extra seeds from the store. Not only did the package arrive damaged, but then I receive an email stating that the Nasturtium seeds were Not available for shipping and this was the only reason I even ordered anything at all. Very disappointed
We deeply apologize for the computer glitch that showed out of stock inventory as available!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these seeds, rub one side of each seed lightly with sandpaper and soak them in warm water overnight. Mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes place within 7-14 days.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though they flourish with occasional watering in especially dry weather, mature plants tolerate some drought in addition to growing in poor or sandy soil. Avoid fertilizing, since this tends to produce abundant foliage and few blooms. Deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant may self-seed, and attracts bees. It performs well as a container plant.
Harvesting: Though these blossoms do not last long as cut flowers, the entire plant is edible. Young leaves make excellent fresh greens, while the blossoms are often used as a garnish.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the round seeds will develop in pairs in the dried flower head. Gather them as soon as they easily come loose from the stem. Spread the seed out to dry completely. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Tropaeolum nanum
Species Origin: Introduced US Flower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 220
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Reviews
Review
False Advertising
12 days ago I received an email stating that Alaska Gold Nasturtium seeds were available, so I browsed and then ordered, those seeds plus some extra seeds from the store. Not only did the package arrive damaged, but then I receive an email stating that the Nasturtium seeds were Not available for shipping and this was the only reason I even ordered anything at all. Very disappointed
We deeply apologize for the computer glitch that showed out of stock inventory as available!