2 Nasturtium Live Plants – Edible Flower – Kaleidoscope Mix – 4 inch Pot – Outdoor

Overview

Bring vibrant color and a culinary delight to your garden with these nasturtium live plants. This offering includes two healthy nasturtium plants, each nestled in its own 4-inch pot, ready for planting. Our ‘Kaleidoscope Mix’ variety promises a stunning array of edible flowers and leaves, perfect for gardeners looking to add both beauty and flavor to their outdoor spaces. Known botanically as Tropaeolum majus, nasturtiums are incredibly versatile and easy to grow, making them a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners. These plants are celebrated not only for their cheerful, brightly colored blooms but also for their distinctive peppery taste, which makes them a fantastic addition to salads, sandwiches, and as an attractive garnish. The ease of growing nasturtiums and their dual purpose as ornamental and edible plants makes them an excellent choice for any home garden.

These edible nasturtiums are a fantastic way to introduce unique flavors and visual appeal to your meals. The leaves have a slightly spicy, mustard-like flavor, while the flowers offer a milder, sweet-peppery taste. Beyond their culinary uses, nasturtiums are also known to be beneficial companion plants in the garden, helping to deter certain pests. The ‘Kaleidoscope Mix’ ensures a delightful surprise with each bloom, showcasing a spectrum of warm colors from yellow and orange to red. Get ready to enjoy the beauty and bounty of these wonderful plants right from your own garden.

Key Benefits

These nasturtium live plants offer a multitude of benefits, enhancing both your garden and your plate. Their vibrant appearance and culinary versatility make them a must-have for any gardener:

• Edible Beauty: Both the leaves and flowers of these edible nasturtiums are safe and delicious to eat. They provide a peppery, slightly spicy flavor that can elevate salads, sandwiches, and other dishes, while their bright colors make for an eye-catching garnish.
• Vibrant ‘Kaleidoscope Mix’: Enjoy a stunning display of colors including yellows, oranges, and reds. This mix ensures a dynamic and cheerful presence in your garden, attracting beneficial pollinators.
• Easy to Grow: Nasturtiums are known for their low-maintenance nature, making them ideal for gardeners of all skill levels. They adapt well to various conditions and are forgiving of occasional neglect.
• Versatile Planting Options: These plants can be grown in garden beds, containers, hanging baskets, or even as ground cover. Their adaptable nature means you can enjoy them almost anywhere in your outdoor space.
• Natural Pest Deterrent: Nasturtiums are often used as companion plants in vegetable gardens, as they can help to repel certain pests, protecting nearby crops naturally. This makes growing nasturtiums a smart choice for organic gardening.
• Quick to Mature: With a relatively short maturity period of 55-65 days, you won’t have to wait long to enjoy the beautiful blooms and tasty leaves of your nasturtium live plants.
• Non-GMO: You can be confident that these plants are grown from non-genetically modified seeds, ensuring a natural and wholesome addition to your garden and diet.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your nasturtium live plants is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest of edible flowers and leaves. These resilient plants thrive with minimal fuss, making them a perfect choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. For optimal growth and flowering, choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily) will encourage the most prolific blooming, while partial shade (3-6 hours of direct sunlight, especially in the afternoon) can be beneficial in hotter climates to prevent wilting. When considering nasturtium care, ensure the soil is well-draining. While nasturtiums aren’t overly picky about soil type, they perform best in moderately fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid overly rich soil, as this can lead to more foliage and fewer flowers.

Watering is crucial for healthy kaleidoscope nasturtiums. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells and when the plants are young. However, be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. These plants generally do not require heavy fertilization; in fact, too much nitrogen can result in lush foliage but fewer flowers. If your soil is very poor, a balanced, all-purpose liquid fertilizer at half strength once a month might be beneficial. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and extend the flowering season. Nasturtiums are typically grown as annuals in most climates, but they can self-seed, providing new plants for the following year. They are relatively hardy and can tolerate light frost, but prolonged freezing temperatures will kill them. When growing nasturtiums, watch out for common pests like aphids; a strong spray of water or insecticidal soap can usually manage these issues.

Size & Details

This offering includes two robust nasturtium live plants, each pre-potted in a 4-inch nursery container. These plants are shipped live and actively growing, ready for immediate transplanting into your garden beds, larger pots, or hanging baskets upon arrival. Nasturtiums are known for their vigorous growth, typically reaching a height of 10-12 inches and spreading up to 1-2 feet, depending on the variety and growing conditions. The ‘Kaleidoscope Mix’ features both mounding and trailing habits, making them versatile for various garden designs. You can expect to see the first vibrant, edible flowers and leaves within approximately 55-65 days after planting, offering a relatively quick turnaround from planting to harvest. Each plant is carefully nurtured to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to thrive in its new environment. The 4-inch pot size provides a strong root system, giving your plants an excellent start.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these nasturtium live plants get? A: These plants typically grow to about 10-12 inches in height and can spread up to 1-2 feet, depending on whether they are a mounding or trailing variety and the growing conditions. The ‘Kaleidoscope Mix’ offers a lovely blend of habits.
• Q: Are these plants suitable for beginners? A: Yes, nasturtium live plants are incredibly easy to grow and maintain, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. They are quite forgiving and adapt well to various conditions.
• Q: How much sunlight do kaleidoscope nasturtiums need? A: For the best flowering and growth, nasturtiums prefer full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). They can also tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates, but may produce fewer flowers.
• Q: Can I use these edible nasturtiums in cooking? A: Absolutely! Both the leaves and the vibrant flowers of these nasturtiums are edible. They have a distinct peppery flavor that adds a unique zest to salads, sandwiches, and can be used as a beautiful garnish.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: Your nasturtium live plants will arrive healthy and actively growing in their 4-inch nursery pots. They are carefully packaged to ensure they withstand transit and are ready for planting upon arrival.
• Q: When is the best time for growing nasturtiums? A: The best time to plant nasturtiums outdoors is after all danger of frost has passed in spring. They will then grow and bloom throughout the summer until the first hard frost.
• Q: What type of soil is best for nasturtium care? A: Nasturtiums thrive in well-draining soil. They prefer moderately fertile soil and will produce more flowers in soil that isn’t overly rich in nutrients, as too much nitrogen can lead to excessive foliage.
• Q: Are these nasturtiums non-GMO? A: Yes, these ‘Kaleidoscope Mix’ nasturtium live plants are grown from non-genetically modified seeds, ensuring a natural and wholesome addition to your garden.