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The Fiesta Blend Nasturtium is a stunning, edible flowering plant that adds both vibrant color and peppery flavor to your garden and kitchen. With long trailing vines adorned with lush, rounded leaves and bold blooms in shades of orange, yellow, rose, and orange-peach bi-colors, this variety is perfect for hanging baskets, large containers, and cascading over stone walls. Its cheerful blossoms attract pollinators, making it an excellent companion plant for vegetable gardens. Beyond its beauty, Fiesta Blend Nasturtium offers deliciously edible flowers and leaves with a spicy, watercress-like flavor, ideal for salads, garnishes, and pasta dishes. The petals add a festive touch to meals, making them as decorative on the plate as they are in the garden. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this versatile and colorful variety is a must-have for edible landscaping!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Tropaeolum majus |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 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 | 9-12 in. (22-30 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 | Bright Yellow, Coral/Apricot, Gold (Yellow-Orange), Orange |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Foliage | Smooth-Textured |
| 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 |
