Nasturtium - Empress Of India (Trapaeolum majus) Heirloom Empress of Indian Edible Nasturtium Flower

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Nasturtium - Empress Of India (Trapaeolum majus) Heirloom Empress of Indian Edible Nasturtium Flower

Annual

Height 20 cm  8 in

Nasturtium, Empress of India, is a dwarf, non-trailing Nasturtium with stunning scarlet flowers and deep, blue-green leaves. Plants are easy to grow and long-blooming. A gardeners favourite heirloom variety. 

Nasturtium: herb, veggie and a showy flower! All parts of this plant are edible. Empress of India flowers will stand out in your salads this summer with scarlet red colour and a peppery punch, enjoy!

  • The young seed pods are hotter and can be pickled and used like capers.
  • Easy to grow and great for container gardens. Germination: 10-12 days, soaking seeds overnight aids germination.
  • Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks prior to last frost and transplant outdoors when all risk of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1/2 in deep.
  • OR Direct sow outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost into early summer; spacing 8-12 in
  • Harvest as needed
  • Seed Count: 10