Nasturtium Seeds - Empress of India
$3.25
Tropaeolum nanum
HEIRLOOM Lovely bright red flowers sit like jewels on deep green leaves. Both flowers and leaves are edible with a peppery watercress flavor. Bushy plants are a garden or patio stand out. Very easy-to-grow by direct seed, just scarify each seed before planting. Full to partial sun. Summer blooming. Annual.- Planting Information
- Growing Information
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 220 | n/a | n/a | 50-70 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 70-75°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Direct Seed | 1/2" | 4-6" | 20 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 8-12" | 7-14 | Annual | 5-7 years |
Site Selection
Nasturtium is a frost sensitive annual that prefers full sun-partial shade and well-drained soil high in organic matter.
Cultivation
Direct sow outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70-75°F. Sow seeds 1/2” deep and 4-6” apart. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Space mature plants 8-12" apart.
Harvest
Young leaves can be harvested for salads. The edible flowers can be harvested anytime from early summer to a killing frost in the fall.