Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Blend

Annual. Jewel Blend Nasturtiums bloom spring to fall frost. 6" - 12" tall. Full sun or light shade. 2" - 2 ½" flowers in jewel-toned shades of orange and yellow. Edible flowers and foliage are a gourmet treat. They taste peppery like watercress. Every salad should have edible Nasturtium and Viola flowers! This compact variety is well suited for smaller spaces and makes a cheerful edging, border, container, or hanging basket planting. Brighten up your vegetable garden with Nasturtiums - they deter whiteflies, squash bugs, and rabbits. Can even be grown indoors in a sunny south-facing window. Never pamper your Nasturtiums with excess fertilizer - excess fertilizer will cause lots of green leaves and no blooms. They flower best in average garden soil with loose, light texture. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Perennial in frost-free tropical climates. "Nasturtium" comes from the Latin name for "nose-twister", a reference to its peppery fragrance.

OUTDOORS: Sow in spring after average last day of frost. In very hot regions, plant in fall for winter bloom.

INDOORS: Not recommended. Seedlings do not transplant well. Sow in desired location outdoors.

SPECIAL GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: Seed requires darkness to germinate. Plant at recommended depth of ½". Soaking for 24 hours before planting will soften the hard seed coat and aid germination.

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