Nasturtium Tropaeolum Salmon Baby

Description

Nasturtium Tropaeolum Salmon Baby

Nasturtium Tropaeolum Salmon Baby. A very striking and attractive nasturtium. Producing an abundance of Semi-double Salmon orange/Pink flowers which contrast beautifully against its dark foliage. A neat and compact variety, extremely easy to cultivate. EDIBLE flowers, like all other nasturtiums, taste slightly peppery.

Cultivation Advice Nasturtium Tropaeolum Salmon Baby

Days to Germination: 10-14.

Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F.

Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4 inch.

Spacing, Plant: 12 inches.

Plant Height: 12 inches.

Light: Full Sun.

• Sow indoors / heated propagator from 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost or sow directly outdoors ,
• in full sun ,after all danger of frost has passed.
• Germination requires 65F.
• Keep soil moist during germination
• Cover with 1/8 to ¼ inch of fine soil.
• When seedlings are 2-3 inches high, thin/transplant to 12 inches apart.
• Replant thinned plants.
• Plant in sandy, well-drained soil.
• Do not fertilize.
• Enriched soil tends to promote more foliage than flowers.