Alaska Nasturtium
25 Seeds
Alaska nasturtium are beautiful and delicious!
- Red, salmon, orange, and yellow flowers
- Striking variegated foliage
- Edible with a delicious peppery flavor
- Great for hanging baskets and pots
- Repels many common garden pests
MORE ABOUT ALASKA NASTURTIUM:
(Tropaeolum minus) Also known as Indian Cress, nasturtium is a valuable multipurpose flower for the garden or landscape. Alaska is a particularly beautiful variety of nasturtium, producing a mixture of vibrant red, orange, yellow, and cream-colored flowers atop striking variegated foliage. Plants form nice 12-14" mounds with profuse blooms making them an excellent option for hanging baskets, borders, or ground cover. Flowers and leaves are both edible, with a peppery flavor that adds a nice pop to salads. Nasturtium is an excellent flower for children's gardens as the large seeds are easy-to-handle and plants are low-maintenance and bloom quickly. Nasturtium is also reported to trap aphids while repelling a variety of other common garden pests including whiteflies, cucumber beetles, potato beetles, squash beetles and Mexican bean beetles. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: Nasturtium is a low-maintenance plant that performs well in poor soils and tolerates some drought. Select a planting site that is well-drained and receives full sun to light shade. Avoid over-fertilizing as this can attract pests and cause vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.
SOWING: Direct seeding (recommended): sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/2" deep, 8-12" apart in well-drained soil. Water well at planting and keep moist until germination has occurred (7-12 days), being careful to never overwater plants. Indoors: Can be started indoors, 4-6 weeks before the average last frost. Sow seeds 1/2" deep in light-weight sterile seed starting media (avoid heavy potting soils). Using degradable peat pots will also improve transplanting success.
TRANSPLANTING: Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Plants should be spaced 8-12" apart, or 3 to 5 plants per pot if planting in a container or hanging basket (Can also be direct seeded into containers or baskets).
INSECT PESTS: Aphids are the most common insect threat to nasturtiums. Aphids can be controlled using a commercial or homemade insecticidal soap. Over-fertilizing can exacerbate aphid problems in nasturtiums as insects are attracted to the soft foliage that is produced with excess nitrogen.
COMPANION PLANTING: Nasturtium has been reported to act as a trap crop for aphids and a natural repellent for whiteflies, cucumber beetles, potato beetles, squash beetles and Mexican bean beetles.
SAVING SEEDS: Allow seed heads to mature and then remove from the plant before they have opened. Store in a cool, dry place until next season.
Alaska nasturtium are beautiful and delicious!
- Red, salmon, orange, and yellow flowers
- Striking variegated foliage
- Edible with a delicious peppery flavor
- Great for hanging baskets and pots
- Repels many common garden pests
MORE ABOUT ALASKA NASTURTIUM:
(Tropaeolum minus) Also known as Indian Cress, nasturtium is a valuable multipurpose flower for the garden or landscape. Alaska is a particularly beautiful variety of nasturtium, producing a mixture of vibrant red, orange, yellow, and cream-colored flowers atop striking variegated foliage. Plants form nice 12-14" mounds with profuse blooms making them an excellent option for hanging baskets, borders, or ground cover. Flowers and leaves are both edible, with a peppery flavor that adds a nice pop to salads. Nasturtium is an excellent flower for children's gardens as the large seeds are easy-to-handle and plants are low-maintenance and bloom quickly. Nasturtium is also reported to trap aphids while repelling a variety of other common garden pests including whiteflies, cucumber beetles, potato beetles, squash beetles and Mexican bean beetles. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: Nasturtium is a low-maintenance plant that performs well in poor soils and tolerates some drought. Select a planting site that is well-drained and receives full sun to light shade. Avoid over-fertilizing as this can attract pests and cause vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.
SOWING: Direct seeding (recommended): sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/2" deep, 8-12" apart in well-drained soil. Water well at planting and keep moist until germination has occurred (7-12 days), being careful to never overwater plants. Indoors: Can be started indoors, 4-6 weeks before the average last frost. Sow seeds 1/2" deep in light-weight sterile seed starting media (avoid heavy potting soils). Using degradable peat pots will also improve transplanting success.
TRANSPLANTING: Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Plants should be spaced 8-12" apart, or 3 to 5 plants per pot if planting in a container or hanging basket (Can also be direct seeded into containers or baskets).
INSECT PESTS: Aphids are the most common insect threat to nasturtiums. Aphids can be controlled using a commercial or homemade insecticidal soap. Over-fertilizing can exacerbate aphid problems in nasturtiums as insects are attracted to the soft foliage that is produced with excess nitrogen.
COMPANION PLANTING: Nasturtium has been reported to act as a trap crop for aphids and a natural repellent for whiteflies, cucumber beetles, potato beetles, squash beetles and Mexican bean beetles.
SAVING SEEDS: Allow seed heads to mature and then remove from the plant before they have opened. Store in a cool, dry place until next season.
