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Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix

Tropaeolum nanum

5.00 (7 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

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: 16 Inches

Color: Mixed, Red, Orange, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Charles

Great value

Fast shipping, great value, wonderfully packaged and easy to plant. We got these late this year (late July) so have just planned them, we are now simply waiting to see if and how long it will take for them to germinate. Hopefully we will have beautiful colors late into the fall here in western WA State AND, we have more than enough for planting next spring.

Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Zac Dodge

Green

Thanks

Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix 5.0
Review By MJ

Excellent so far

The shipment of seeds arrived quickly. The packaging of the seeds looks superb. There are detailed instruction on the package. i won't be able to see how the seeds grow for awhile, but am looking forward to getting started

Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix 5.0
Review By peggy malone

Nasturtiums

Your seed packet arrived at my dear friend's home in Arizona. She will plant them in their Fall
They made her very happy, as they were just the same as her mother use to love!!

Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Gregory Hurd, Jr

packaging

The very best packaging - -haven't planted yet

Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Kimberly D Holmes

nasturtiums

Beautiful seeds and a generous amount! The seed packets are a work of art themselves!

Jewel Nasturtium Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Rozanna Gontaryuk

Good impression so far

The packaging is great! I love that it is resealable. It is also aesthetically pleasing. Will review the seeds after I plant them.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~25 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~220 Seeds) $6.84 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $10.67 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $24.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $108.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $192.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $456.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $864.00 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,680.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Like sparkling jewels, this beautiful mix of variegated gold, orange, red, and yellow will delight the eyes. This annual is easy to grow and can be easily grown by the gardening novice.
The common name "nasturtium" comes from the Latin words for "nose-twister," a humorous way of describing a common reaction the taste of the edible leaves. The entire plant has a history of being used for culinary purposes, since even the seeds can be pickled and make an acceptable substitute for capers. Though the first known botanical description of this species comes from the notes of Spanish botanist Nicolas Monardes, Carl Linnaeus gave the genus its name. He called it "Tropaeolum" in reference to an ancient Roman "tropaeum," a pole on which the bloody armor and shields of the defeated enemy were hung; the plant's bright blossoms reminded him of helmets, while the circular leaves looked similar to shields.

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: 16 Inches

Color: Mixed, Red, Orange, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 7 reviews
5.0

Review By Charles

Great value

Fast shipping, great value, wonderfully packaged and easy to plant. We got these late this year (late July) so have just planned them, we are now simply waiting to see if and how long it will take for them to germinate. Hopefully we will have beautiful colors late into the fall here in western WA State AND, we have more than enough for planting next spring.

5.0

Review By Zac Dodge

Green

Thanks

5.0

Review By MJ

Excellent so far

The shipment of seeds arrived quickly. The packaging of the seeds looks superb. There are detailed instruction on the package. i won't be able to see how the seeds grow for awhile, but am looking forward to getting started

5.0

Review By peggy malone

Nasturtiums

Your seed packet arrived at my dear friend's home in Arizona. She will plant them in their Fall
They made her very happy, as they were just the same as her mother use to love!!

5.0

Review By Gregory Hurd, Jr

packaging

The very best packaging - -haven't planted yet

5.0

Review By Kimberly D Holmes

nasturtiums

Beautiful seeds and a generous amount! The seed packets are a work of art themselves!

5.0

Review By Rozanna Gontaryuk

Good impression so far

The packaging is great! I love that it is resealable. It is also aesthetically pleasing. Will review the seeds after I plant them.