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TROPAEOLUM nanum - NASTURTIUM Jewel Cherry Rose 1000g
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Characteristics: Non-trailing compact bush-type annual 30cm
Seed per packet: Approx 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 7
A non-traiing compact bush type variety to 30cm tall with hot pink coloured flower held well above the foliage. An excellent variety for use as an edging plant and pots or baskets.
The attractive leaves and flowers are both edible and will brighten up any salad.
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.
The best time of year to sow.
- Tropical: Late Summer to Early Spring
- Temperate: Spring to Early Autumn
- Cold: Spring to Early Autumn
Seed can be soaked overnight to assit with moisture uptake.
For best results sow 2-3cm deep directly in the growing position.
For mass planting scatter seed and rake over at a rate of 13.5g/m2
Germination: 7-14 days at a soil teperture of 16-20°C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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