A B O U T
Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus
10+ seeds

One seed packet filled with wild magic: heirloom organic seeds grown and collected by hand on our small scale farm. For expert and aspiring gardeners. An environmentally conscious alternative to conventional seed.

D E T A I L S
These edible flowers and leaves provide beautiful garden color and also add zest and color to salads. The unripe seed pods can be harvested and pickled with hot vinegar sometimes used in place of capers. 

Nasturtiums are considered widely useful companion plants. They repel many cucurbit pests like squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and several caterpillars. They have similar benefits for brassica plants especially broccoli and cauliflower. They also attract beneficial, predatory insects as well as hummingbirds.

Days to Germination: 7-14 days
Lifecycle: annual
Zone: 3-10
Sunlight: full sun
Height: 6-12"
Spread: 1-2'
Bloom time: early summer, mid-summer, late summer, early fall, mid-fall
Special Characteristics: self-seeds, non-invasive, edible, natural pest control
Attracts: hummingbirds

H O W TO P L A N T
Plant seeds outdoors where desired after frost danger has passed, or start them indoors 4 weeks before the last frost date. Plants started indoors may not grow as vigorously as direct seeded plants. Roots do not like to be disturbed so transplant with care. Cover seeds with ¼”- ½” soil as light inhibits germination. 

P R E S E R V E
Whether it’s slowing down to grow something from seed, or taking the time to preserve what we have -from food to furniture to textiles- we make an effort to find beauty in everything that crosses our path.

Seeds are packaged in 100% recycled, 20% post-consumer waste brown kraft envelopes. Thank you for recycling again. In an effort to save on paper and ink, planting instructions can be found above.