Nasturtium – Tall Climbing Mix
$3.99
Nasturtium plants with climbing vines that can reach 200 cm and whose brightly colored flowers (yellow, orange, red) and green and round leaves are edible. They give a peppery taste to recipes and embellish plates. Tie to a fence, trellis or net, or drop over a low wall or railing.
Additional information
Seeds | ~40 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 1.5 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 13 to 18 ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 14 days
- scarification (softening or piercing the skin of a seed with a nail file, sandpaper, or nail cutter), although optional, can facilitate germination
When to sow:
- sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area preferably in peat pots to facilitate transplanting OR
- direct seeding after all danger of frost, when the soil has warmed up
Sowing technique: in pocket
In the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep only the best plants.
Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- when there is no more risk of frost
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 30 to 45 cm
- between rows: 45 to 60 cm
Height of the plants: 200 cm
Soil: well-drained, rather poor, slightly acid
Exposure: full sun and light shade
Maturation: 65 days
Specificities:
- grows well in hanging pots or in window boxes
- blooms all summer long, from July to October
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