Nasturtiums are tropical American herbs. It is often used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful red and yellow flowers. Nasturtiums are easy to grow and make a lovely addition to the garden and it is full of vitamin C.
SPECIFICATION OF NASTURTIUM
Bright single blooms
Bright single blooms. Ideal for borders and where the soil is poor.
Height: 30cm(12in) Plant Class: Hardy Annual (HA). Habit: Bushy, Dwarf.
Soil: Any soil is good for this plant
Sunlight: full sun or partial shade
Sow Indoors:
Soaking seeds in water overnight prior to planting may speed germination, but nasturtium seeds sprout best when the soil is warm. Poke seeds into the soil about 3 cm deep and 8 cm apart. Thin to 30 cm apart in all directions.
Mix seeds in a growing medium, place in a freezer bag, keep moist, then stratify by refrigeration for two to three weeks.Nasturtium is an easy plant to grow. Put two seeds (1" deep) in each pot and grow them under lights or in a bright location, such as a south-facing window.Use peat pots. Germination time: one to three weeks in the light. Temperature 75°F (24°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors in the last month of spring. It takes about 10 to 12 days for nasturtiums to germinate.
HEATH BENEFIT OF NASTURTIUM
Nasturtium has a vast number of healthy vitamins.
1. Nasturtium's leaves are used as an antibiotic. Eating a couple of its leave can stop from colds and flu.
2.It is enriched with full of Vitamin C.
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