Nasturtium Globe of Fire – 5 Seeds
(Tropaeolum majus)
R30.00
The bright and fiery red, Nasturtium Globe of Fire is a great edible ornamental to grow in the garden or in containers.The bright, cherry red, petals of this Nasturtium are known to show some variegation.
All parts of the plant are edible and the plant also has medicinal uses
Common Names: Garden nasturtium and Indian cress.
Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.
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🌼 Flower Quick Facts
Flower Info
- 🌸 Flower Color: Red
- 🦋 Pollinator Method: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hoverflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Moths, Self-pollinating
- 🔁 Pollination Needs: Needs Only 1 Plant
Medicinal Info
- 🌿 Medicinal Part: Flower, Leaf, Pods
- 🥣 Herbal Preparation: Extract / Tincture, Infusion / Tea, Juice
- ⚕️ Healing System: American Traditional Medicine, European Traditional Medicine, South American Traditional Medicine
Culinary Info
- 🍽️ Culinary Use: Caper Substitute, Chive Substitute, Egg Dishes, Garnish, Oils / Vinegars, Pickled Rind, Salads, Stir-frying, Wrapping
- 🥗 Edible Part: Flower, Leaf, Seed Pods, Stem
- 😋 Flavor Profile: Peppery
Growth Traits
- 🌱 Life Cycle: Annual
- 🌾 Plant Type: Herbaceous Annual
- 🪴 Growth Habit: Trailing
Growing Requirements
- 🌞 Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- 💧 Water Needs: Avoid Overwatering, Moderate Water
- ☀️ Growing Conditions: Drought Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
- 🟤 Soil Preference: Moderately Fertile, Poor
A bright and fiery red, Nasturtium Globe of Fire (Tropaeolum majus) is a great edible ornamental to grow in the garden or in containers. The bright, cherry red, petals of this Nasturtium are known to show some variegation. All parts of the plant are edible. The flowers make a colorful addition to a leafy salad. It has semi-succulent, peppery tasting leaves that are round with the petiole attached in the center of the leaf blade.
Growing Nasturtium Globe of Fire
Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.
- Nasturtiums do not transplant well, therefore indoor sowing is not recommended.
- They grow best in full sun or light shade in average soil.
- They can be direct sown in the garden.
- Soak seeds in water overnight.
- Then sow the seeds 8-15 cm apart and 1cm deep, in well-draining, moist soil.
- Keep soil moist until germination.
- Plants grow best in full sun or light shade in average soil.
- They combine well with other plants in mixed containers.
- Heavy feeding and too much water increases foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
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