Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Type
Annual flower
Cycle
Annual
Organic ‘Jewel’ nasturtium is a vibrant annual that happily combines floral beauty, culinary usefulness, and ease of cultivation. With its bright flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red, it quickly enlivens borders, containers, and sunny corners of the vegetable garden. Its rounded foliage and compact habit give it a lush appearance, while its flowers abundantly attract pollinators throughout the season. Highly prized in food gardens, it also offers a fresh, pungent flavor, reminiscent of watercress, which pleasantly enhances salads and various dishes. Undemanding, it grows easily in well-drained soil and tolerates simple conditions, provided it gets enough light. Its abundant flowering begins quickly and lasts for a long time, creating a lively and colorful display almost effortlessly. In addition to being decorative, it plays an interesting role in the garden as a companion plant in diversified crops. To grow ‘Jewel’ nasturtium is to choose a cheerful, flavorful, and versatile plant that beautifies both the garden and the plate.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.8 to 1.2 in (2 to 3 cm)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Moderate
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to frost
Harvest60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCucumber, bean, tomato
Avoid planting withNone known
Salads, edible flowers, pickled buds, borders, pollinators
