Unwins Nasturtium Baby Fiesta Mix

Name: Unwins Nasturtium Baby Fiesta Mix
Brand: Unwins

Unwins

Super compact variety, perfect for pots and containers. Easy to grow, compact mix, ideal for containers and pots. Sun-loving. Edible flowers and leaves can be used in salads. RHS Pollinator.Sow: March to JuneFlowering: June to SeptemberSowingLevel-fill a tray with seed compost, firming gently with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Scatter seeds thinly and cover with 1 cm of compost. Place in a propagator at 15–20 °C, or cover the tray with cling film and leave in a warm room.Growing OnWhen shoots appear, remove the cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, shading from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5 cm apart into trays of potting compost or singly into small pots. Grow on at a minimum temperature of 10 °C.Hardening Off / Planting OutGradually accustom plants to outdoor conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out 30 cm apart when the risk of frost has passed. Water well until established.Sowing OutdoorsSow seeds in pre-watered soil at a depth of 1.5 cm in their final flowering positions. Keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge, and water well during dry spells. Thin seedlings to around 30 cm apart.AdviceNasturtiums do best in poor soils without feeding. Can be used in companion planting schemes for chemical-free growing. Freshly-picked flowers make a colourful and tasty edible addition to salads.