Nasturtium, Dwarf Jewel Mix (pack)

Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Mix (Tropaeolum majus) is an open-pollinated annual that forms a low-growing border of bright yellow, orange, and red flowers. Both the flowers and leaves are edible with a peppery, watercress-like taste that brightens salads. Easy to grow and quick to bloom, this packet covers approximately 10 square feet if broadcast and contains about 34 seeds.

At a glance

• Variety: Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
• Type: Open-pollinated annual
• Days to germinate: 7 to 14 days
• Sun: Partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 6 to 12 inches
• Height at maturity: 12 to 24 inches
• USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 10
• Coverage: About 10 square feet per pack
• Approx. seeds per pack: 34

Best for

• Edible flower and salad gardens
• Low borders and container plantings
• Companion planting with vegetables and squash
• Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
• Quick, easy color for new gardeners
• Small-space and trellis growing

How to grow

Sow 1/2 inch deep in full sun after the last frost, or start indoors a few weeks earlier and transplant once temperatures warm. Nasturtiums prefer well-drained soil and moderate water. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Thin or space seedlings about 6 to 12 inches apart; plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall and also do well in containers or trailing on a trellis. Harvest edible blooms and greens in summer and fall.

Flavor profile

Peppery and bright, similar to watercress, with edible flowers and leaves that add both vivid color and a punch of flavor to salads.

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