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Available in a delightful range of delicate colors including yellow, orange, scarlet, mahogany, ruby, and cherry rose. Notably, the blooms are edible, adding a spicy touch to salads—though it's recommended to soak the seeds overnight to ease the seedlings' emergence. Extremely vigorous, the plant mounds up to 16 inches in height, presenting a variety of bloom colors atop a bushy, non-trailing habit that ensures the flowers stand out against the attractive foliage.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Tropaeolum nanum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost |
| Minimum Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F |
| Sun Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Coral/Apricot, Gold (Yellow-Orange), Orange, Red, Red-Orange, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Foliage | Variegated |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
