Nasturtium 'Alaska Mix' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH2239
This annual flower not only beautifies gardens but also serves a practical purpose as a companion plant for vegetables, helping to repel harmful pests.
Available in a delightful range of delicate colors including yellow, orange, scarlet, mahogany, ruby, and cherry rose. Notably, the blooms are edible, adding a spicy touch to salads—though it's recommended to soak the seeds overnight to ease the seedlings' emergence. Extremely vigorous, the plant mounds up to 16 inches in height, presenting a variety of bloom colors atop a bushy, non-trailing habit that ensures the flowers stand out against the attractive foliage.
| Botanical Name | Tropaeolum nanum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost |
| Minimum Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F |
| Sun Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Coral/Apricot, Gold (Yellow-Orange), Orange, Red, Red-Orange, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Foliage | Variegated |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
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