Nasturtium Seeds – Tropaeolum majus
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Bring vibrant color and easy-growing charm to your garden with Nasturtium Seeds – Tropaeolum majus. These popular annuals are known for their bright, cheerful blooms and attractive trailing or bushy growth habit. Perfect for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and cottage-style gardens, nasturtiums thrive with minimal care and adapt well to a variety of garden settings.
Nasturtiums grow quickly, tolerate poor soils, and perform beautifully in both sunny and partially shaded areas. Their rounded leaves and funnel-shaped blooms add a lovely ornamental touch throughout the growing season. Ideal for home gardeners looking for a reliable, low-maintenance flowering plant.
Features
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Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
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Produces bright, colorful blooms throughout the season
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Suitable for borders, pots, raised beds, and hanging planters
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Fast-growing annual that thrives in full sun to partial shade
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Adaptable to various soil types, including lean soils
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Attractive foliage and trailing or bushy habit depending on variety
Specifications
Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
Common Name: Nasturtium
Plant Type: Annual
Growth Habit: Trailing or bushy
Bloom Colors: Shades of orange, red, and yellow
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or lean soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent but not excessive moisture
Germination Time: 10–14 days
Maturity: 8–10 weeks after sowing
Height: 12–24 inches depending on variety
Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
Growing Season (USA)
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Sow Indoors: Not typically recommended; best direct-sown
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Direct Sow Outdoors:
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USDA Zones 3–6: Late April to June
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USDA Zones 7–9: March to May
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USDA Zones 10–11: February to April or September to October
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Planting Months by Zone
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Zones 3–4: Late spring (May–June)
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Zones 5–6: Spring (April–May)
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Zones 7–8: Early spring (March–April)
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Zones 9–10: Early spring (February–March)
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Zone 11: Spring or fall (February–April, September–October)
Ideal Conditions
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Best results in full sun
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Avoid over-fertilizing, which reduces blooming
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Performs well in containers and vertical spaces