Nasturtium Tropaeolum Milkmaid
Nasturtium Tropaeolum Milkmaid is unique and the closest to white of any nasturtium available to gardeners. Many years of selection have gone into producing this variety that is pale-cream to white. Plants climb 12 inches or more with the right support. Hardy annual. Sun or Partial Shade. EDIBLE flowers, like all other nasturtiums, taste slightly peppery.
Cultivation Advice Nasturtium Tropaeolum Milkmaid
Days to Germination: 10-14.
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F.
Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4 inch.
Spacing, Plant: 12 inches.
Plant Height: 12 inches.
- Light: Full Sun.
- Sow indoors / heated propagator from 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost or sow directly outdoors , in full sun ,after all danger of frost has passed.
- Germination requires 65F.
- Keep soil moist during germination
- Cover with 1/8 to ¼ inch of fine soil. When seedlings are 2-3 inches high, thin/transplant to 12 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.
- Plant in sandy, well-drained soil.
- Do not fertilize. Enriched soil tends to promote more foliage than flowers.
