$4.99
Alaska Nasturtium Mix | id:50305 | Tropaeolum majus | Ecologically grown | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
A dwarf nasturtium with attractive and unique green and cream marbled foliage. Large, single blooms in yellow, orange, and deep red colors are held well above the foliage. Excellent for hanging baskets, raised beds, or companion plants in your organic vegetable garden. Flowers and leaves are edible. Nasturtium attracts beneficial insects while aromatic foliage can deter pests. Widely used as a companion plant! Plant height 12″.
Companion plants: Throughout the garden (helps almost everything), Brassicas, Cucurbits, Beans, Potatoes.
Far from: Fennel.
Planting tip: Seed scarification aids in germination. Soak seeds in warm water for up to 24H before planting. Sow seed indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Nasturtiums thrive in poor to average, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Harvesting tip: Harvest when flowers are fully open. Leaves are also edible.
Seed depth:1/4-1/2″, Plant spacing:6-12″, Row spacing:24-36″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:7-12 days/jrs, 15°C Optimally:15°C, Days to maturity:75 days/jrs, Edible leaf, Edible flower, Attracts pollinators
