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Tropaeolum majus
- Annual
- Rich, deep coloured flowers
- Elegant, edible flowers on green foliage
- Semi-trailing type make this ideal in the container gardens
Approx. 25 seeds
Sow 15mm (1/2") deep in well prepared soil, at around the final spring frost date. Keep warm and moist. Thin to final plant spacing once seedlings become established.
For earlier blooms, start indoors 1 week before final spring frost. Harden off and transplant to the garden 2 weeks after final frost. Will tolerate poorer soils. Water well and remove faded blooms.
Nasturtium leaves and petals are edible and will add a spicy flavor and appealing colour to any salad!
Description
Tropaeolum majus
- Annual
- Rich, deep coloured flowers
- Elegant, edible flowers on green foliage
- Semi-trailing type make this ideal in the container gardens
Approx. 25 seeds
Sow 15mm (1/2") deep in well prepared soil, at around the final spring frost date. Keep warm and moist. Thin to final plant spacing once seedlings become established.
For earlier blooms, start indoors 1 week before final spring frost. Harden off and transplant to the garden 2 weeks after final frost. Will tolerate poorer soils. Water well and remove faded blooms.
Nasturtium leaves and petals are edible and will add a spicy flavor and appealing colour to any salad!
