Nasturtium Jewel Mix plants reach a height of about 30 cm and produce beautiful flowers of 5 cm in diameter in different colors (red, yellow and orange). The flowers, buds, leaves and stems are all edible, with a peppery taste reminiscent of watercress. Easy to grow in the ground or in pots, nasturtiums grow well in rather poor soil and do not require special care.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds

~40

Difficulty       

Easy

Sowing        

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle      

Annual

Root cellar   

No

Sowing season       

Spring, Summer

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 1.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 13 to 18 ºC

time for germination: 7 to 14 days

scarification (softening or piercing the skin of a seed with a nail file, sandpaper, or nail cutter), although optional, can facilitate germination

When to sow:

sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area preferably in peat pots to facilitate transplanting OR

direct seeding after all danger of frost and when the soil has warmed up

Sowing technique: in pocket

In the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep only the best plants.

Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

when there is no more risk of frost

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 15 to 30 cm

between rows: 45 to 60 cm

Height of the plants: 30 to 40 cm

Soil: well-drained, rather poor, slightly acid

Exposure: full sun and light shade

Maturation: 55 to 65 days

Specificities:

grows well in pots

blooms all summer long, from July to October