Tropaeolum majus Seeds (Red Nasturtium)

Red Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), also known as Indian cress or garden nasturtium, is a flowering plant species. It features vibrant red flowers with circular petals and distinctive rounded leaves. Red Nasturtium grows as an annual plant, reaching a typical mature size of around 10-12 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches wide. It is well-suited to garden borders, containers, or hanging baskets. Red Nasturtiums are relatively easy to grow from Tropaeolum majus seeds, and they thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10, making them suitable for a variety of climates.

Growing Tropaeolum majus from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
• Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
• Flower color: Red

Germinating Red Nasturtium Flower Seeds

To germinate Tropaeolum majus, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Plant the seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil consistently moist and at a warm temperature, around 18-21°C. Germination usually occurs within 10-15 days.

We source all of our Tropaeolum majus seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Red Nasturtium seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Red Nasturtium seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Tropaeolum majus seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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