{"product_id":"50-indian-chief-nasturtium-seeds-deep-red-blooms-tropaeolum-majus-annual","title":"50 Indian Chief Nasturtium Seeds - Deep Red Blooms, Tropaeolum majus Annual","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian Chief Nasturtium is a classic heirloom variety of Tropaeolum majus prized for its rich, deep red blooms and easy-going nature. This fast-growing annual produces masses of spurred flowers above rounded, lily-pad-like green leaves, bringing warm color to borders, beds, and containers throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNasturtiums are among the most rewarding annuals for beginning gardeners. They trail and mound naturally, making them useful for edging walkways, spilling over walls, or filling gaps in mixed plantings. The flowers and leaves are also edible, adding a peppery accent to salads and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep red, spurred blooms on a compact, mounding plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded, shield-shaped green leaves with a distinctive appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing annual that flowers through summer into fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in borders, containers, and hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible flowers and leaves with a peppery flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropaeolum majus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounding to trailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Indian Chief Nasturtium seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, planting about 1\/2 inch deep and keeping the soil evenly moist until germination. Nasturtiums generally dislike transplanting, so direct sowing is preferred. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing once they are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide full sun for the heaviest flowering, though plants tolerate light shade. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid over-fertilizing, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e50 Indian Chief Nasturtium seeds (Tropaeolum majus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836011970870,"sku":"FOLIA2-1773","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7437593763_1suf.jpg?v=1793097275","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/50-indian-chief-nasturtium-seeds-deep-red-blooms-tropaeolum-majus-annual","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}