Product description
A classic Victorian nasturtium with dark blue-green foliage. Brilliant crimson flowers on 12-14" plants. Suitable for containers. The flowers and leaves are a peppery addition to salads, pastas, or used as a garnish. Hardy annual. Easy to grow.
Days to Germination: 10-14 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F
Planting Depth: 1/8-¼ inch
Spacing, Plant: 12-24 inches
Plant Height: 10-12 inches
Sow indoors / heated propagator from 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost or sow directly outdoors , in full sun ,after all danger of frost has passed.
Germination requires 65F.
Keep soil moist during germination
Cover with 1/8 to ¼ inch of fine soil. When seedlings are 2-3 inches high, thin/transplant to 12-24 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.
Plant in sandy, well-drained soil.
Do not fertilize. Enriched soil tends to promote more foliage than flowers.