Description
Loads of lovely, semi-double blossoms on compact, 8-16” tall plants. These edible, sweet and spicy flowers have cream colored petals with dark orange streaks in the center, creating a vibrant contrast. Peach Melba Nasturtium are yummy raw in salads or as a side garnish to any dish. Plants produce well both in the garden and hanging baskets. Pollinators love these nectar rich blossoms.
Days of Maturity: 60 days
Latin name: Tropaeolum minus
Life cycle for seed saving: Annual
Planting Instructions:
Direct seed Peach Melba Nasturtium at least one week after last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-65°. Planting depth: 1/2-1″. Seeding rate: 2″. Thin plants to 4-6″. Row spacing: 18-24″
For more tips on when to plant flowers check out our NW Flower Planting Calendar!
All of our seed is Non-GMO and Certified Organic by Washington State Department of Agriculture. We grow the majority of our varieties here at Deep Harvest Farm on Whidbey Island while we purchase the rest from other small, organic Northwest seed growers. Finally, all of our offerings are open-pollinated (OP) so that you too can save and share seed from these plants!
