Empress of India Nasturtium Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Empress of India Nasturtium 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 Empress of India Nasturtium seeds 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: 16 Inches
Color: Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library
The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.
nasturtium
Quick and easy shipping..
Pefect
As always well packed and quickly shipped...I wish you would expand your annual flower choices.
Great so far
Great service! Great packaging! It's foil with a resealablezipper. Only thing is, so far the seeds haven't germinated, so everything rests on that!
Edible nasturtiums
Quick shipping and delivery. Beautiful packaging with excellent instructions. Looking forward to enjoying these beautiful edible flowers and tasty peppery leaves.
Master colors
A master display of a variety of colors (Dwarf Jewel Mix) from a flowering plant easy to grow. Waiting to savor their taste in a salad and appreciate their lovely garnish.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Empress of India Nasturtium 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 Empress of India Nasturtium seeds 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: 16 Inches
Color: Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Reviews
Review
Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library
The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.
Review
nasturtium
Quick and easy shipping..
Review
Pefect
As always well packed and quickly shipped...I wish you would expand your annual flower choices.
Review
Great so far
Great service! Great packaging! It's foil with a resealablezipper. Only thing is, so far the seeds haven't germinated, so everything rests on that!
Review
Edible nasturtiums
Quick shipping and delivery. Beautiful packaging with excellent instructions. Looking forward to enjoying these beautiful edible flowers and tasty peppery leaves.
Review
Master colors
A master display of a variety of colors (Dwarf Jewel Mix) from a flowering plant easy to grow. Waiting to savor their taste in a salad and appreciate their lovely garnish.