Night and Day
Nasturtium Seed
Product ID: 1839
Discontinued. Elegant color combination.
We're sorry, this product has been discontinued and is no longer available. This mix stood out in our trials with its shades of the lightest cream and the darkest mahogany. Trailing and climbing plant habit. Try it in baskets, containers, and shady borders. Also known as garden nasturtium and Indian cress.
•Edible Flower: Use the flowers as garnishes, or stuff with soft cheese. The flowers can be minced and added to butters and the immature seed heads can be pickled. Nasturtiums are a popular choice for adding color to salad mix. Peppery-flavored foliage is also edible.
Ht. 16–20". Avg. 300 seeds/oz. Packet: 25 seeds.
•Edible Flower: Use the flowers as garnishes, or stuff with soft cheese. The flowers can be minced and added to butters and the immature seed heads can be pickled. Nasturtiums are a popular choice for adding color to salad mix. Peppery-flavored foliage is also edible.
Ht. 16–20". Avg. 300 seeds/oz. Packet: 25 seeds.
Johnny's Recommended Substitute
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C).
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended): Sow 2 weeks before last frost, 8-12" apart, 1/2-1" deep. Cover seed as they require darkness to germinate. Thin when seedlings have the first true leaves. Transplant: Sow 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Plant 2 seeds 1/2-1" deep in individual cells or pots. Cover seeds as they require darkness to germinate. Thin to one plant per cell or pot. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Trellising is needed for climbing varieties and they will need assistance to climb.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained, but not especially rich soil. High nitrogen levels promote more foliage than flower production.
PLANT SPACING: 8-12". Thin to 3-5 plants in hanging baskets or 10" containers.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Edible flowers: Harvest when the flowers are fully open.Edible leaves: Harvest at any time.
USES: Bedding plant. Excellent in containers and hanging baskets. Edible.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tropaeolum spp.
ALTERNATE NAMES: Garden nasturtium, Indian cress
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended): Sow 2 weeks before last frost, 8-12" apart, 1/2-1" deep. Cover seed as they require darkness to germinate. Thin when seedlings have the first true leaves. Transplant: Sow 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Plant 2 seeds 1/2-1" deep in individual cells or pots. Cover seeds as they require darkness to germinate. Thin to one plant per cell or pot. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Trellising is needed for climbing varieties and they will need assistance to climb.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained, but not especially rich soil. High nitrogen levels promote more foliage than flower production.
PLANT SPACING: 8-12". Thin to 3-5 plants in hanging baskets or 10" containers.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Edible flowers: Harvest when the flowers are fully open.Edible leaves: Harvest at any time.
USES: Bedding plant. Excellent in containers and hanging baskets. Edible.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tropaeolum spp.
ALTERNATE NAMES: Garden nasturtium, Indian cress
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Tropaeolum majus
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
55 - 65 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Edible Flowers
- Variety's flowers may be consumed.
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