Alaska Mix Nasturtium Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Tropaeolum minus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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55 - 65 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Edible Flowers
- Variety's flowers may be consumed.
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Alaska Mix Nasturtium Seed
Green-and-white variegated foliage.
Improved strain of brilliant 2" single flowers in yellow, crimson, orange, salmon and cherry. Compact, mound-shaped plants. Also known as garden nasturtium and Indian cress.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Tropaeolum minus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
Close
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55 - 65 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Close
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Edible Flowers
- Variety's flowers may be consumed.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION:
7-14 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C)SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - Sow 1/2-1" deep. Transplant - Sow 3-4 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds as darkness is required for germination.LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun/Part Shade.PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies. Trellising is useful for climbing/trailing varieties as they will need support to climb.PLANT SPACING:
8-12". Thin to 3-5 plants in hanging baskets or 10" containers.HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.HARVEST:
Edible flowers - fully open; Edible leaves - at any time.SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Well-drained, but not especially rich soil. High nitrogen levels promote more foliage than flower production.USES:
Bedding plant. Excellent in containers and hanging baskets. Edible flowers, leaves and seed pods.SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Tropaeolum spp.ALTERNATE NAMES:
Garden nasturtium, Indian cressJohnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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