Nasturtium JEWEL CHERRY ROSE Climbing Vine 16" Hummingbirds Edible 20 SeedsNo Fillers – Pure Seed– Non-GMO – Safe Seed PledgePRODUCT DESCRIPTIONAbout Nasturtium Seeds - Jewel Cherry RoseTropaeolum majusSEED TYPE: Heirloom SeedALSO KNOWN AS: Indian Cress, Monks CressGorgeous, bold pink blooms of Nasturtium IJewel Cherry Rose are offset by green foliage. Nasturtiums have been known to act as Perennials in warmer climates but are very tender to cold. Easy to grow and low maintenance, Nasturtiums really take care of themselves!Beautiful and beneficial, Nasturtiums are often planted as companions to vegetables as they can help to repel harmful pests. And did we mention, the blooms are edible?Be sure to soak your Nasturtium seeds overnight (about 12 hours) to help seedlings break through the tough outer shell.Heirloom pollinator attractor with abundant Summer bloomsThrives in bright, sunny growing areasFAST FACTSLIFE CYCLE: AnnualPLANTING SEASON: SpringCOLOR: PinkGROWTH HABIT: 16 inchesBLOOM SEASON: SummerPLANT CHARACTERISTICS: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, FragrantUSE: Container Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Weed SupressorGROWING CONDITIONS: Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil TolerantPLANT RESISTANCE: Deer HOW TO GROW NASTURTIUMPlanting Nasturtium Seeds PLANTING SEASON: SpringSEED PREP: SoakSOWING METHOD: Direct SowLIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial ShadePLANTING DEPTH: 1/2 inchPLANT SPACING: 10 inchesWATER NEEDS: AverageHARDINESS ZONES: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10COVERAGE: Packet 15 Up to 60 Sq. Ft About NasturtiumThese jewel-like flowers, with their flat, round leaves and bright flowers, grow well in containers or as pollinator attractors in vegetable gardens. Beautiful and beneficial, nasturtiums are often planted as companions to vegetables as they can help to repel harmful pests. Not only do nasturtiums produce gorgeous blooms, but the blooms and leaves are also edible and have a sweet, peppery taste. They work best in summer salads giving a radish-like taste and elevating the look of your salad from mere food to culinary art!Where to Plant Nasturtium SeedsNasturtiums perform best in full sun, in average, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Light shade is tolerated in hot summer areas. Nasturtiums do better in soil of moderate to low fertility. Nasturtiums do equally well in containers and in garden beds. Some of the trailing varieties show off their beauty draping over the sides of pots or walls. They also like to ramble over hillsides. Consider planting them in your vegetable garden as well, as they draw aphids and other unwanted pests away, yet attract beneficial pollinators.When to Plant Nasturtium SeedsSow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed or indoors four to six weeks prior to your last spring frost date.How to Plant Nasturtium SeedsBefore planting, we recommend soaking seeds for four to eight hours to encourage germination. Learn more about soaking seeds here. Sow seeds about ½ inch deep and 10 to 12 inches apart in the garden if direct sowing.For indoor planting, sow seeds in potting mixture ½ inch deep, and water well. Keep the soil moist and at 70 to 75°F consistently. The seeds will germinate and emerge in 10 to 14 days. As soon as you see growth, provide plenty of light by a sunny window or with the use of grow lights. Leave lights on for 16 hours a day, turning off for eight hours. Fertilizer can be used when seedlings reach three to four weeks old, but it is not necessary. After all danger of frost has passed, transplant hardened-off seedlings with care, as nasturtium roots easily damage during handling. Read more about hardening off here.How to Care for NasturtiumWater regularly throughout the growing season, but be careful not to overwater. Deadhead your plants to prolong blooming. If maintaining your nasturtiums in containers, they'll need to be trimmed back occasionally to promote new foliage. Leaves and flowers can be harvested anytime, using scissors to avoid damaging the plants.SHIPPING Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add First Class Package Tracking for $3.50 additional (we pass on what the US Postal Service charges us) (see shipping charges). Orders $25+ will automatically be shipped with Tracking. ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each)CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) 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