Sow indoors in peat or coir pots 2-4 weeks before the last frost date. Better yet, direct sow from 1 week after last frost and repeat at 2 week intervals into early summer. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 12-18°C (55-65°F). Seeds will sprout in 7-12 days, perhaps longer outdoors. WhatRead More →
Frost tolerant Nasturtiums may survive very light frosts, but they are easily damaged by freezing temperatures. Do nasturtiums reseed? Nasturtiums flower best in cool weather and begin blooming within 60 days from seed. They may reseed themselves. The large seeds are easily handled and planted by small hands, so theyRead More →
There are two types of nasturtium; a trailing type (Tropaeolum majus) that can be trained to climb or allowed to spread on the ground and a bush type (Tropaeolum minus) that forms loose mounds. Nasturtium produces colorful flowers all summer and has attractive water lily-like foliage. Do nasturtiums climb orRead More →