Nasturtium seeds
€2.95
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is offered here as a seed packet of approximately 15 seeds (2.15g). A vibrant South American annual long naturalised in Irish cottage gardens, it forms trailing or bushy plants 20 to 200 cm long, smothered in warm orange, red and yellow blooms from early summer to first frosts. The peppery leaves and flowers are edible in salads, and it doubles as a companion plant, drawing aphids away from vegetables while feeding pollinators. It thrives in poor soil and tolerates drought once established, flowering best when not overfed. A cheerful, easy-care choice for borders, containers and edible landscapes in Irish and UK gardens.
Quantity
Only 1 left in stock
Sowing Instructions
Sow directly outdoors from April to June, 1 to 2 cm deep, or start indoors in March for earlier blooms. Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart in full sun. Water regularly during dry spells but avoid rich soil or heavy feeding, which encourages leaves over flowers. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Note that while leaves and flowers are edible, mature seeds and pods should only be eaten pickled while immature, as raw mature seeds can upset the stomach. Store seed cool and dry until sowing.
