Nasturtium Seeds - Empress of India
$3.25
Tropaeolum nanum
Lovely bright red flowers sit like jewels on deep green lilypad-shaped leaves. Both leaves and flowers are edible and have a peppery, watercress flavor. Plants are low growing and bushy.
Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Benefits from scarification ahead of planting. Nasturtiums will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, nasturtiums will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for flowers. 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.