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Empress of India Nasturtium

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EMPRESS OF INDIA NASTURTIUM | id:50311 | Tropaeolum majus | Ecologically grown | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom

Ideal for hanging baskets or pots, this old heirloom variety’s gorgeous scarlet blossoms soar above cascading, deep green leaves. Empress of India nasturtium seeds produce flowers that make a striking contrast that never fails to attract attention.  Both flowers and foliage can be eaten. Nasturtium draws in helpful insects, while fragrant foliage can keep pests away. extensively employed as a companion plant! Plant height reaches 12″. Often used in xeriscaping.

Vitamins+: B9, C++, Ca, Fe+, K, Mg, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Companion plants: Throughout the Garden (helps Almost Everything), Brassicas, Cucurbits, Beans, Potatoes. 
Far from: Fennel.
Planting tip: Seed scarification helps germination. Soak seeds in warm water for up to 24H before planting. Sow seed indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost.||Nasturtiums thrive in poor to average, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Harvesting tip: Harvest when flowers are fully open. Leaves are also edible.
Storage tip: Use fresh; flowers, leaves, and seeds do not store well. Pickle green seed pods in vinegar as a caper substitute.

Seed depth:1/4-1/2″, Plant spacing:6-12″, Row spacing:24-36″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:7-12 days/jrs, 15°C Optimally:15°C, Maturity:75 days/jrs, Height:12-24″, Width: 12-18″, Edible leaf, Edible flower, Attracts pollinators
(See Envelope below)
Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9
(near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463
(see the envelope below)

PLANTES LIVRÉES MI-MAI+ (sauf arbres fruitiers), SEMENCES LIVRÉES EN TOUT TEMPS,
CANADA SEULEMENT. RAMASSAGE LOCAL DISPO. (inclut arbres fruitiers, Ottawa)

CAPUCINE ‘EMPRESS OF INDIA’ | id:50311 | Tropaeolum majus | Produit Ă©cologiquement | Annuel | Pollination libre | Patrimoine
IdĂ©ales pour les paniers suspendus ou les pots, les magnifiques fleurs Ă©carlates de cette ancienne variĂ©tĂ© hĂ©ritière s’Ă©lèvent au-dessus de feuilles vert foncĂ© en cascade. Les graines de capucine ‘Empress of India’ produisent des fleurs saisissantes et constrastantes; elles ne manquent jamais d’attirer l’attention!  Ses fleurs et son feuillage peuvent ĂŞtre consommĂ©s. La capucine attire les insectes bĂ©nĂ©fiques, tandis que son feuillage odorant peut Ă©loigner les insectes nuisibles. CommunĂ©ment cultivĂ©e comme plante compagne ! La hauteur de la plante atteint 12″. Souvent utilisĂ©e en xĂ©ropaysagisme.

Vitamines+: B9, C++, Ca, Fe+, K, Mg, Lutéine, Zéaxanthine
Plantes compagnes: À Travers Tout le Jardin (aide Presque Tout), Brassicacées, Cucurbitacées, Haricots, Patates.
Loin de: Fenouil.
Ensemencement: La scarification des graines favorise la germination. Faites-les tremper dans de l’eau tiède pendant 24 heures maximum avant de les semer. Semez-les Ă  l’intĂ©rieur 2 Ă  4 sem. avant les dernières gelĂ©es. Les capucines prospèrent dans un sol pauvre Ă  moyen, lĂ©gèrement acide et bien drainĂ©.
Récolte: Récoltez lorsque les fleurs sont complètement ouvertes. Les feuilles sont également comestibles.
Entreposage: Utilisez-les frais ; les fleurs, les feuilles et les graines ne se conservent pas bien. Faites mariner les gousses vertes dans du vinaigre pour remplacer les câpres.

Profondeur de semence:1/4-1/2″, Entre les plants:6-12″, Entre les rangĂ©es:24-36″, Niveau de Soleil:3, Niveau d’arrosage:2, Germination:7-12 days/jrs, 15°C Optimal:15°C, MaturitĂ©:75 days/jrs, Hauteur:12-24″, Largeur: 12-18″, Feuilles comestibles, Fleurs comestibles, Attire les pollinisateurs
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Empress of India Nasturtium
Capucine ‘Empress of India’
Tropaeolum majus
Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
Annuel | Pollinisation libre | Patrimoine
FL/NASTUR
2181.OU
1/4-1/2″ 6-12″ 24-36″ 7-12 days/jrs (SoakScarify)
15°C
Optimal:
15°C 12-24″
12-18″(w)
75 days/jrs

SEEDS



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399 River Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 1C9 | 613-219-8463
Ecologically grown / Produit écologiquement

Empress of India Nasturtium
Ideal for hanging baskets or pots, this old heirloom variety’s gorgeous scarlet blossoms soar above cascading, deep green leaves. Empress of India nasturtium seeds produce flowers that make a striking contrast that never fails to attract attention.  Both flowers and foliage can be eaten. Nasturtium draws in helpful insects, while fragrant foliage can keep pests away. extensively employed as a companion plant! Plant height reaches 12″. Often used in xeriscaping.
Companion plants: Throughout the Garden (helps Almost Everything), Brassicas, Cucurbits, Beans, Potatoes.  Far from: Fennel.
Planting tip: Seed scarification helps germination. Soak seeds in warm water for up to 24H before planting. Sow seed indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost.||Nasturtiums thrive in poor to average, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Harvesting tip: Harvest when flowers are fully open. Leaves are also edible.
Storage tip: Use fresh; flowers, leaves, and seeds do not store well. Pickle green seed pods in vinegar as a caper substitute.
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Capucine ‘Empress of India’
IdĂ©ales pour les paniers suspendus ou les pots, les magnifiques fleurs Ă©carlates de cette ancienne variĂ©tĂ© hĂ©ritière s’Ă©lèvent au-dessus de feuilles vert foncĂ© en cascade. Les graines de capucine ‘Empress of India’ produisent des fleurs saisissantes et constrastantes; elles ne manquent jamais d’attirer l’attention!  Ses fleurs et son feuillage peuvent ĂŞtre consommĂ©s. La capucine attire les insectes bĂ©nĂ©fiques, tandis que son feuillage odorant peut Ă©loigner les insectes nuisibles. CommunĂ©ment cultivĂ©e comme plante compagne ! La hauteur de la plante atteint 12″. Souvent utilisĂ©e en xĂ©ropaysagisme.
Plantes compagnes: Ă€ Travers Tout le Jardin (aide Presque Tout), BrassicacĂ©es, CucurbitacĂ©es, Haricots, Patates.  Loin de: Fenouil.
Ensemencement: La scarification des graines favorise la germination. Faites-les tremper dans de l’eau tiède pendant 24 heures maximum avant de les semer. Semez-les Ă  l’intĂ©rieur 2 Ă  4 sem. avant les dernières gelĂ©es. Les capucines prospèrent dans un sol pauvre Ă  moyen, lĂ©gèrement acide et bien drainĂ©.
Récolte: Récoltez lorsque les fleurs sont complètement ouvertes. Les feuilles sont également comestibles.
Entreposage: Utilisez-les frais ; les fleurs, les feuilles et les graines ne se conservent pas bien. Faites mariner les gousses vertes dans du vinaigre pour remplacer les câpres.
ĂŚGO Seeds FL/NASTUR.2181.OU ID:50311 ĂŽ GO Seeds FL/NASTUR.2181.OU ID:50311 Seeds/Semences: ~20                 Germination > 85%                 Lot:  GO22133       

FL.E/NASTURTIUM
Empress of India Nasturtium
Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom |
Tropaeolum majus
6-12″ 12-24″
12-18″(w)
75 days/jrs

 

Ideal for hanging baskets or pots, this old heirloom variety’s gorgeous scarlet blossoms soar above cascading, deep green leaves. Empress of India nasturtium seeds produce flowers that make a striking contrast that never fails to attract attention.  Both flowers and foliage can be eaten. Nasturtium draws in helpful insects, while fragrant foliage can keep pests away. extensively employed as a companion plant! Plant height reaches 12″. Often used in xeriscaping.
Vitamins+: B9, C++, Ca, Fe+, K, Mg, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Companions: Throughout the Garden (helps Almost Everything), Brassicas, Cucurbits, Beans, Potatoes.
Far from: Fennel.

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ĂŚGO-Plant 20.FL.E/NASTUR.2181.OU ID:50311 ĂŽ GO-Plant 20.FL.E/NASTUR.2181.OU ID:50311 FL.E/NASTURTIUM
Empress of India Nasturtium
ID: 50311
Planting Tip: Nasturtiums thrive in poor to average, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Harvesting Tip: Harvest when flowers are fully open. Leaves are also edible.
Storage Tip: Use fresh; flowers, leaves, and seeds do not store well. Pickle green seed pods in vinegar as a caper substitute.


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