Empress of India | Nasturtium Seed
$5.62—$25.95AUD gst excl.
Victorian era heirloom
Scarlet flowers stand out amid the dark blue-green foliage of this old-fashioned favourite
This product can only be shipped to Australia.
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- The compact, mounded plant habit makes it especially suitable for containers or as an edging plant
- Also known as garden nasturtium and Indian cress
- Avg. 210 seeds/30g
- Edible Flower: Use the flowers as garnishes, or stuff with soft cheese. The flowers can be minced and added to butters and the immature seed heads can be pickled
- Nasturtiums are a popular choice for adding color to salad mix. Peppery-flavored foliage is also edible
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 16-18C
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended): Sow 2 weeks before last frost, 20-30cm apart, 12-25mm deep. Cover seed as they require darkness to germinate. Thin when seedlings have the first true leaves. Transplant: Sow 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Plant 2 seeds 12-25mm deep in individual cells or pots. Cover seeds as they require darkness to germinate. Thin to one plant per cell or pot. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Trellising is needed for climbing varieties and they will need assistance to climb
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained, but not especially rich soil. High nitrogen levels promote more foliage than flower production
PLANT SPACING: 20-30cm. Thin to 3-5 plants in hanging baskets or 25cm containers
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual
HARVEST: Edible flowers: Harvest when the flowers are fully open. Edible leaves: Harvest at any time
USES: Bedding plant. Excellent in containers and hanging baskets. Edible
ALTERNATE NAMES: Garden nasturtium, Indian cress
