Nasturtium - Key Growing Information

Nasturtium, a vigorous, easily grown plant in full sun, which blooms and thrives in poor soil and dry conditions.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C)

SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) - Sow 1/2-1" deep. Transplant - Sow 3-4 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds as darkness is required for germination.

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.

PLANT HEIGHT: Varies. Trellising is useful for climbing/trailing varieties as they will need support to climb.

PLANT SPACING: 8-12". Thin to 3-5 plants in hanging baskets or 10" containers.

HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.

HARVEST: Edible flowers - fully open; Edible leaves - at any time.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained, but not especially rich soil. High nitrogen levels promote more foliage than flower production.

USES: Bedding plant. Excellent in containers and hanging baskets. Edible flowers, leaves and seed pods.

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tropaeolum spp.

ALTERNATE NAMES:
Garden nasturtium, Indian cress