Seeds Nasturtium Tom Thumb Open Pollinated and 49 similar items

Tom Thumb Nasturtium Seed Mix or Tropaeolum nanum Open Pollinated Heirloom 25 Seeds Non-GMO - US grown - Open-pollinated - Untreated Flat Rate Shipping However Many Packs of Seeds Ordered. Also Free Shipping on seeds when combine with any item in our Store. If you shipping is not Adjusted at check out a refund for the difference will be sent when we process the order. We are a licensed plant and seed dealer located in Middle Georgia. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms! ____________________ No need for a green thumb with this popular mix of gold, orange, red, and yellow blossoms. This variety is the smallest of the nasturtium family, making it ideal for containers or hanging baskets. Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Tom Thumb Nasturtium seeds, rub one side of each seed lightly with sandpaper and soak them in warm water overnight. Mix the Tom Thumb seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes place within 7-14 days. Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though they flourish with occasional watering in especially dry weather, mature plants tolerate some drought in addition to growing in poor or sandy soil. Avoid fertilizing, since this tends to produce abundant foliage and few blooms. Deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant may self-seed, and attracts bees. It performs well as a container plant. Harvesting: Though these blossoms do not last long as cut flowers, the entire plant is edible. Young leaves make excellent fresh greens, while the blossoms are often used as a garnish.