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TROPAEOLUM majus - NASTURTIUM Blue Pepe
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: F.- 348
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Characteristics: Trailing climbing annual 1 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 12
Seed per packet: Approx 10
Blue Pepe is a unique variety of Nasturtium from Europe originally bred for culinary use with small round leaves which are steel blue on top and purplish undersides and vivid dark red flowers.
The young leaves have a peppery onion flavour and the flowers have a sweet taste which can both be added to salads.
Nasturtiums make excellent bedding plants and are also good for growing in rockeries, troughs, tubs, or large hanging baskets.
Adaptable to most conditions prefers well-drained moist soil but also tolerates nutritionally poor soil.
Grow notes:
Tropical: Late Summer to Early Spring
Temperate: Spring to Early Autumn
Cold: Spring to Early Autumn
Sow: 12mm deep
For best results sow directly in a growing position
Germination: 14-21 days
Plant space: 20-30cm
Flowering: 10 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for more vigorous plants.
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