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Tropaeolum Majus Nasturtium Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Tropaeolum Majus Nasturtium Seeds
Tropaeolum Majus, commonly known as Garden Nasturtium or Indian Cress, is a fast-growing flowering annual admired for its vibrant flowers and distinctive round, umbrella-shaped leaves. Its trumpet-shaped blooms appear in shades of red, orange, yellow, cream, and other attractive combinations. Nasturtium is suitable for garden borders, containers, hanging baskets, and trellises. Its edible flowers and leaves also make it a popular choice for ornamental and edible gardens.
Garden Nasturtium
Edible Flowers
Colorful Blooms
Climbing & Trailing Plant
Key Features
Edible Flowers and Leaves
Flowers and leaves have a distinctive peppery flavor and can be used in salads and culinary garnishes.
Versatile Growth Habit
Depending on the variety, plants can grow as compact bushes, spreading ground covers, or trailing climbers.
Pollinator Attraction
Colorful flowers provide seasonal garden interest and attract bees and other visiting pollinators.
Product Highlights
Scientific name Tropaeolum majus
Bright red, orange, and yellow flowers
Distinctive round green leaves
Annual flowering plant
Edible flowers and foliage
Peppery, watercress-like flavor
Suitable for hanging baskets and containers
Attracts bees and pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Tropaeolum majus |
| Common Name | Garden Nasturtium; Indian Cress; Common Nasturtium |
| Plant Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Seed Type | Annual Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Mounding, Spreading, or Trailing, depending on variety |
| Flower Color | Red, Orange, Yellow, Cream, and Bi-Color |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Commonly grown as an annual; may persist in mild, frost-free climates |
| Planting Season | Spring after the last frost; fall planting is suitable in mild climates |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start indoors in biodegradable pots |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–70°F |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Average, moderately fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; allow soil to drain between watering |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 1–10 feet long or tall, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches, adjusted for variety and growth habit |
| Blooming Season | Late Spring through Fall, depending on climate |
| Plant Uses | Flower Gardens, Hanging Baskets, Containers, Edible Gardens, and Ground Covers |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Planting Location
Select a sunny garden location, container, or hanging basket. Nasturtiums grow well in full sun and can benefit from partial afternoon shade in hot climates.
Select a sunny garden location, container, or hanging basket. Nasturtiums grow well in full sun and can benefit from partial afternoon shade in hot climates.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Use moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich soil and excessive fertilizer because they can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.
Use moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich soil and excessive fertilizer because they can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep and 8–12 inches apart. Soaking seeds in water for several hours or overnight can help improve water absorption before planting.
Sow seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep and 8–12 inches apart. Soaking seeds in water for several hours or overnight can help improve water absorption before planting.
Step 4: Water and Germinate
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil lightly moist until germination. Seedlings typically emerge within 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil lightly moist until germination. Seedlings typically emerge within 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
Step 5: Maintain and Enjoy Flowers
Provide suitable sunlight and moderate watering. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Give trailing varieties suitable room or support to spread and climb.
Provide suitable sunlight and moderate watering. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Give trailing varieties suitable room or support to spread and climb.
Grow Colorful Tropaeolum Majus Nasturtiums
Bring vibrant color and culinary interest to your garden with Tropaeolum Majus Nasturtium. Its cheerful flowers, attractive rounded foliage, and versatile growth habit make it suitable for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and edible gardens. Grow these easy-to-cultivate annual flowers for beautiful seasonal displays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about growing Nasturtium from seeds, edible flowers, and choosing suitable planting locations.
How do you grow nasturtium from seeds successfully?
Sow Tropaeolum majus seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Soaking seeds for several hours before planting can improve water absorption. Keep the soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge, usually within 7–14 days. Provide full sun to partial shade for healthy growth and flowering.
Are Tropaeolum majus nasturtium flowers and leaves edible?
Yes. The flowers, leaves, young flower buds, and immature seed pods of Tropaeolum majus are edible. They have a peppery flavor similar to watercress. Nasturtium flowers are commonly used in salads and garnishes, while immature green seeds can be pickled as a caper substitute. Only consume correctly identified plants grown without unsafe pesticides.
Do nasturtiums grow as climbing or bushy plants?
Tropaeolum majus includes both compact bushy varieties and spreading or trailing varieties. Bush types are suitable for garden borders, pots, and window boxes, while trailing and climbing types can grow in hanging baskets or along fences and trellises. Check the specific variety when choosing seeds for your garden.