Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 35-52 (Spring/Summer), 35-52 (Fall/Winter)
- Growing Habit
- Vine
- Hardiness
- Half Hardy
Nasturtiums will sprout again after a light frost but will not tolerate a hard freeze.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cool, Warm
Nasturtiums will grow best in a sunny part of the garden in areas with cooler summers, but should be placed in a partially shady spot in areas with hotter summer days.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 50°F - 90°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 55°F
Seeds will germinate at 55 to 68˚ but will take longer to germinate above 65˚F
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- Yes
- Light
- Part shade (Warm)
In areas with hotter summers, plant Nasturtiums in a partially shaded area of the garden.
Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool)Nasturtiums grow best in the sun in areas with cooler summers.
- Water
- Moderate
For the best flavor, keep nasturtiums well watered. This helps to neutralize the spiciness of the greens and flowers.
- Feeder
- Light
Grow nasturtium in soil that is higher in Phosphorus and Potassium than Nitrogen. Growing Nasturtiums in nitrogen rich soil produces more vegetative growth and discourages blooming.
- Suitability
- Partial shade, Needs summer shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Dwarf varieties are well-suited for container growing. Some Trailing varieties can be placed in a hanging container.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- Yes
- Color
- Yellow, Red and Orange
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 108.0 - 120.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 12.0 - 24.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-11
- Disease Resistance
- -
- Taste Profile
Leaves and flowers are known for their peppery, mustard-like flavor.
- Rotation Group
- Flowers