Jewel Mix Nasturtium Seeds | Colorful Edible Flowers

Jewel Mix nasturtium seeds bring cheerful red, orange, and yellow flowers to borders, containers, and kitchen gardens. Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel Mix' pairs colorful blooms with rounded leaves that have a peppery flavor. Grow a pot within easy reach of the kitchen and gather a few fresh flowers or young leaves when plants have been grown for edible use.

Choose your seed pack

• 25 seeds — packet.
• 1 oz.
• 4 oz.
• 1 lb.
• 4 lb.

One cart quantity purchases one selected pack. Weight packs are sold by weight rather than an exact seed count. The existing estimate is approximately 220 seeds per ounce, with variation between lots. All options contain Jewel Mix, not individually selected colors; the colors and proportions in a planting may vary. This listing is for seeds to plant, not live plants.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel Mix'.
• Common name: nasturtium, also known as Indian cress.
• Life cycle: frost-tender annual.
• Colors: a mix including red, orange, and yellow.
• Light: full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: well-drained soil with modest fertility.
• Uses: seasonal borders, pots, mixed plantings, and edible-flower gardens.

Plan for a seasonal annual display rather than a reliably returning perennial. Self-sowing may occur where seeds mature, but this is not the same as the original plant surviving winter.

When and how to sow

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. The large seeds are easy to position, and direct sowing avoids unnecessary root disturbance. For an earlier start, sow indoors approximately 3–4 weeks before your expected last frost in individual pots.

Sow approximately 1/2–1 inch deep in well-drained soil or seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist, not soggy. Germination commonly takes approximately 7–21 days, depending on temperature and moisture.

Provide bright light after emergence. Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor sun and wind before planting out after frost danger has passed. Handle root balls gently and allow approximately 12–18 inches between plants, adjusting for the space available and their developing spread.

Soil, watering, and feeding

Choose freely draining soil and avoid heavy nitrogen feeding. Very rich soil can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Full sun supports flowering; partial afternoon shade may help where summers are hot.

Water regularly during establishment, then adjust to rainfall and soil moisture. Plants tolerate some drying once established, but prolonged drought can reduce growth and flowering. Avoid constantly wet roots.

Remove spent flowers and yellowing leaves to keep the planting tidy. Bloom timing depends on sowing date and climate rather than a fixed June start. Heat, drought, and frost may interrupt or end flowering, so a continuous display until frost is not guaranteed.

Container and basket care

Use a pot, window box, or basket with drainage holes and fresh, well-drained potting mix. Allow room for the plants to branch rather than crowding seedlings together. Position where they receive suitable light and check moisture frequently in warm or windy weather.

Water thoroughly when needed and let excess drain. Feed sparingly if required, following fertilizer label directions. Plants can soften a container edge, but do not assume the long climbing growth of a Canary Creeper.

Harvesting flowers and leaves

Young leaves and fresh flowers add peppery flavor to salads and garnishes. Harvest clean, undamaged material from correctly identified plants grown for food use. Use only plants that have not been treated with products unsuitable for edible crops, wash before use, and try a small amount first if nasturtiums are new to you.

The supplied seeds are for planting, not eating. Do not infer seed treatment status from the edible nature of the mature plant. Flowers and young leaves are the focus here rather than a blanket claim that every part is suitable for every use.

Cut flowers have a relatively short vase life. Harvest with clean snips and place stems promptly into clean water for a small, informal display.

Pollinators and seasonal care

Flowers can attract bees and other garden visitors. Inspect regularly for aphids and other pests; nasturtiums are not guaranteed pest repellents. Remove unwanted seedlings if plants self-sow, and clear finished plants when frost or seasonal decline ends the display.

Seed storage

Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and moisture. Keep seed packets away from children and pets.