Why You’ll Love Growing Dwarf Jewel Nasturtiums 🌞
Our Dwarf Jewel Mixed Nasturtium Grow Kit makes it easy to grow a rainbow of edible flowers indoors or out. These compact plants produce cheerful red, orange, and yellow blossoms with a mild peppery flavor. Nasturtiums are fast-growing, perfect for beginners, and add both beauty and taste to salads and garnishes.
Part 1: How to Start Your Dwarf Jewel Mixed Nasturtium Seeds 🌱
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🪴 Place one coco coir disk in a bowl or container.
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💧 Add room-temperature water until the disk is covered. Wait 30–45 minutes to expand.
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🌿 Fill your terracotta pot with the moist coco coir.
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🌸 Plant the nasturtium seeds about 1 cm deep in the soil, spacing them evenly.
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🤲 Cover lightly with soil and press gently.
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☀️ Place the pot in a warm, bright location — nasturtiums love warmth and sun.
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⏳ Seeds sprout in about 7–10 days — watch for green shoots!
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💦 Water gently to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
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🫧 (Optional) Cover with clear plastic or a damp paper towel to help retain moisture during germination.
Part 2: Caring for Your Dwarf Jewel Mixed Nasturtium Seedlings 🌿
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🌱 Once seedlings develop two true leaves, thin to one or two of the strongest plants per pot.
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💦 Water when the top feels dry, keeping the soil evenly moist.
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☀️ Move to a sunny windowsill or patio — nasturtiums thrive in bright light.
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🌸 Pick flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
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🪴 Add the colorful blossoms or young leaves to salads for a peppery kick.
🌸 Plant Benefit
Nasturtium blossoms and leaves are edible, adding color and a mild peppery flavor to salads and garnishes. They also attract beneficial pollinators when grown outdoors.