Nasturtium 'Double Jewel' Heirloom Seeds

Blooming through the spring and summer months, it has a mix of brightly coloured, semi-double flowers. Not only a great companion plant, attracting bees and trapping snails, this is the ultimate root to bloom with every part of the plant being edible. Consistently self seeds. When to PlantZone 1: October - AprilZone 2: September - MayZone 3: AnyZone 4: Any Soil  Nasturtiums thrive in most soil types but prefer a well drained soil that is prepared with compost. Fertilising the plants excessively will put on mostly vegetative growth and flower development will be low, so feed your plants moderately. Soil pH Level  6.5-7.5Position  Prefer part shade.  How to Plant  For faster germination soak seeds overnight in water and then plant directly into the veggie patch. Keep watered until germination. Plants have a tendency to burn in direct afternoon sunlight, so morning sunlight is preferable.Spacing 40cm - 60cmDepth 2cm - 4cmCompanion Plants Nasturtiums are a great companion that can be planting amongst all edibles and under fruit trees. Approximate no. of seeds  45 Note: Little Veggie Patch Co source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination