FLOWER-NASTURTIUM-JEWEL MIX
FLOWER-NASTURTIUM-JEWEL MIX
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Seeds Per Pack: 16
Tropaeolum majus
FLOWER-NASTURTIUM-JEWEL MIX is a heritage nasturtium variety fittingly named, as the blooms are delightful “jewels” blooming freely well above the attractive foliage. Jewel Mix grows compactly with loads of long-lasting 5-7cm bright colored flowers in shades of yellow, orange & red. The cheery colors are a wonderful addition to both the garden and containers or even indoors in a sunny window. The flowers also make tasty additions to salads as well as bright, edible garnishes for most dishes. This easy to grow variety blooms continuously from spring to Autumn frost. Height 30-38cm.
Sow outdoors where they are to flower and the ground is workable. Thin out young plants when the seedlings are large enough to handle. They flower most freely in full sun and poor dryish soils.
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How to Grow Jewel Mix Nasturtium
- Choose a location for your Tropaeolum majus. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
- Sow seeds directly directly in the garden after the last frost date in your area. Or started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
- Water regularly and fertilise occasionally for your Nasturtiums to thrive. Water the plants when the soil is dry to the touch. Fertilise them every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertiliser.
- Pest and Disease control with organic methods if you can. Keep an eye out for pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites, and diseases such as powdery mildew and rust.
- Deadheading encourages more growth. Pinch off dead flowers to encourage new blooms and maintain a neat appearance.
Nasturtium “Jewel Mix” cultivar is a mix of different colours and varieties. This makes it ideal for adding colour and interest to garden beds, borders, and containers. Plus it’s also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. Considered to be an annual or perennial plant and it will provide beautiful, bright, showy flowers and edible leaves throughout the summer with proper care and maintenance. The mix of colours including red, orange, yellow, and cream will bring beauty and bees to any garden. This Nasturtium leaves and flowers are all edible. Jewel Nasturtiums add flavour and colour to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes.
Heritage of Nasturtium Jewel Mix
Nasturtiums are native to South America, specifically the Andes Mountains. They were introduced to Europe in the 16th century. Since then, they have been cultivated and hybridised to produce a wide range of colours, sizes, and shapes, including the Jewel Mix variety. Nasturtium Jewel Mix is a hybrid variety of the plant genus Tropaeolum, which belongs to the family Tropaeolaceae. The specific ancestry of the Jewel Mix cultivar may be difficult to prove since it is a hybrid. This means it was likely created by cross-breeding different varieties of nasturtiums to produce a desired set of traits. Today, nasturtiums are grown and enjoyed in gardens and culinary uses all over the world and will no doubt add colour and life to your garden too.
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Planting Guide for Australia
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 45
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Temperature Range
10 - 25
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun, part shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
Well Drained,Fertile Soil with organic matter
pH
6. - 7.5
Soil Temperature
15 - 21
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in water for 12-24 hours before sowing to aid in germination
Sowing Depth
1.5
Plant Spacing
20 - 30
Row spacing
30 - 45
Watering
Regular watering, avoid overwatering
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14
Harvest Time (Days)
60 - 80
Good Companion Plants
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Lettuce, Beans
Bad Companion Plants
Brassicas, Carrots, Parsnips, Sunflowers
Pests
Aphids, Whiteflies, Slugs, Snails
Diseases
Powdery mildew, Grey mould, Root rot, Aphids
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